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Abstract
This article examines stories, anecdotes, and jokes as three important narrative genres that shape interpersonal communication and linguistic interaction. Stories provide extended and structured narratives used for sharing experiences and conveying cultural values. Anecdotes function as short, vivid episodes that add authenticity and emotional resonance to everyday conversation. Jokes rely on humor, linguistic creativity, and cognitive surprise to produce amusement and release tension. The article analyzes the structural characteristics, pragmatic roles, and communicative functions of these genres, emphasizing their relevance in discourse analysis and language learning. Special attention is given to cultural interpretation and the development of narrative competence among language learners.
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