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What is irony?
Irony is a stylistic device where the opposite of what is said is meant, based on the opposition of dictionary and contextual meanings.
What is an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech pairing two words together that are opposing and/or contradictory, usually combining a noun and an adjective.
What is the purpose of an oxymoron?
An oxymoron creates a paradox that can provoke thought or illustrate complex ideas.
Give an example of an oxymoron
"Deafening silence" or "Bitter sweet."
What is the main stylistic function of irony?
The main stylistic function of irony is to produce a humorous or satiric effect.
Can irony be realized in just one word?
No, irony is realized only in context, which can be a sentence, several sentences, a paragraph, a chapter, or even a whole book.
Give an example of irony
"How clever it is not to take an umbrella when it is raining hard." (from Jerome K Jerome)
What happens to the logical meaning in a "trite oxymoron"?
In a trite oxymoron, the primary logical meanings of the words are lost and are used with emotive meaning only as intensifiers (e.g., "awfully nice").
Give an example of an epithet emphasizing speed.
"Swift-footed Achilles"
What are two common structural models for oxymoron?
1. Adjective + Noun (Adj+N) and 2. Adverb + Adjective (Adv + Adj).
What is the purpose of using epithets in writing?
Epithets enhance language richness and depth in writing, add detail, and provide insight into the subject.
How are epithets mainly expressed?
Epithets are mainly expressed by adjectives in the function of an attribute.
What is an epithet?
An epithet is a literary device that describes a person, place, or object by accompanying or replacing it with a descriptive word or phrase, based on the interaction of emotive and logical meanings.
What is the difference between a logical attribute and an epithet?
A logical attribute is purely objective and non-evaluative (e.g., "green leaves"), while an epithet is subjective and evaluative (e.g., "charming smile").
What impact do epithets have on the reader?
Epithets make a strong impact on the reader, causing them to see and evaluate things as the writer intends.