Concept information
PREFERRED TERM
2559Irony (figure of speech)
BROADER CONCEPT
ENTRY TERMS
- Verbal irony
SCOPE NOTE
- Figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning, typically for humorous or emphatic effect (e.g. "what a great idea" meaning a foolish idea).
SOURCE
- Abrams&Harpham 2009
- Literary devices (Irony)
CONTRIBUTOR
- Katsiadakis Helen (AA)
CREATOR
- Kalafata Patritsia (AA)
NOTATION
- 2559
IN OTHER LANGUAGES
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Greek
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Λεκτική ειρωνεία
URI
https://humanitiesthesaurus.academyofathens.gr/dyas-resource/Concept/2559
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