Word Meanings & Humour

Inferences, Idioms, Humour & Pragmatics

It can be difficult to understand and use verbal and non-verbal language such as gestures, tone of voice and facial expressions. More abstract forms of language such as humour, inferences, jokes and sarcasm can be frustrating or nonsensical for those who have a very literal understanding of language (particularly for those who have Autism, including Asperger Syndrome).

This category provides resources that reveal the hidden meanings in language.