PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF IRONY IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH
Keywords:
irony, pragmatics, comparative linguistics, implicit meaning, sarcasm, humor, connotation, emotional expressiveness.Abstract
This article highlights a comparative linguistic analysis of the pragmatic functions of irony in Uzbek and English. The study explores the ways irony is expressed in speech and examines its role in conveying hidden evaluation, criticism, humor, and emotional-expressive meanings in communication. The article also highlights the similarities and differences in the use of irony in Uzbek and English through illustrative examples. The findings may contribute to comparative linguistics, pragmalinguistics, and translation studies.
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