The Repetition Patterns in Persian Language

Repetition is encountered in every language and affects all types of linguistic units (Inkelas & Zoll, 2009, p. 1). This study, based on Tannen’s (2007) repetition model, was conducted to uncover forms and functions of repetition patterns used by Persian speakers, and to signify the linking repetitions used to repeat themselves in specific contexts. To answer the research questions, the number frequency of different form and function of repetitions was counted. To this goal, five different Persian speakers were non-randomly selected based on six criteria; afterwards, they were recorded, transcribed, translated, analyzed quantitatively/qualitatively and the final results were introduced. The findings of the study showed that out of 13 repetition forms in 58 topics within 2:33 :62 recordings, the participants used different repetition forms 129 times through their conversations. In addition, out of generally 18 linking repetition types, 57 idiosyncratic and common linking repetitions were extracted. Besides, it was found that the most and the least frequently used forms in line with functions were respectively Emphasis, and Exclamation, Gap-filling, Humor, Interrogation, and Wishing altogether. Likewise, the highest frequency within and across idiosyncratic and common linking repetitions was چ ی ز ((some) thing) with its derivatives, and the least ones were merely the idiosyncratic words. The perspectives of the current research can provide sociolinguists with wider horizon for further replications in the realm of repetition in various linguistic aspects especially in Persian

The Repetition Patterns in Persian Language Keywords:

Repetition , Linking Repetition , Form and Function