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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