Irony and Sarcasm as Tools of Contemporary Humor
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[1] Pomeranian University
Pomeranian University
Słupsk, Polonia
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- Localización: Concepts, Discourses, and Translations / Barbara Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk (ed. lit.), Marcin Trojszczak (ed. lit.), 2022, ISBN 9783030960988, págs. 227-242
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Sarcasm and irony is a colloquial speech tool used by millions of people around the world every day. Both forms of expression are evidence of the mind’s strength and take the conversation to another level—metaphorical. However, not everyone likes this tone of the conversation. There are many conditions responsible for the correct use and, thus, for the correct detection of both irony and sarcasm in a statement. One such condition is gender, another might be age, yet another may be the genetic condition, making it easier for some people to find themselves in a world of indirect speech. This kind of language often does not find its place in a world dominated by simple thinking and quick access to knowledge. However, it is worth remembering that, according to many scientists, metaphorical language adds humor, which is even desirable in some circles. In this paper, I would like to draw attention to three issues. The first will discuss the placement of the two described means of expression in humorism, which, as is well known, takes on a different form for each culture. This perception of irony and sarcasm makes them take on a cross-cultural face. Another issue will highlight the differences between irony and sarcasm, thus making them two separate parts of nonliteral language. Finally, the last issue will present the research results on the previously mentioned conditions for detecting irony and sarcasm in speech. The study was based on the Polish cinematography classic Day of the Wacko, and the obtained results clearly indicate the relationship.
