discrepency between the expected result and actual results. Function: - to express a feeling of irritation, displeasure, pity or regret;
- to show the author's attitude to smth;
- evaluation of an object\phenomenon;
- to convey a negative meaning;
- to produce a humorous effect;
- a word used ironically may sometimes express very subtle, almost imperceptible nuances of meaning.
25. Pun (play of words)
PUN – a device based on policemy, homonymy, phonetic similarity. Used…
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