question of what is the irony, often occurs when it is difficult to make a distinction between the light and ironic allegory of sarcasm or ridicule.The Greeks considered to be the founders of many philosophies related to the awareness of the role of man in society, the interaction of each individual and society as a whole, as well as the self-determination rights.Therefore, Roman thinkers could not ignore such a thing as irony.According to their definition, the word means "a sham", the use of words and sentences in the opposite sense, the purpose of ridicule.
Using ironic context in antiquity has become one of the main elements in the statements of philosophers and statesmen.Even then it was clear that the information submitted in an ironic way, more memorable and interesting than the dry statement of facts.
In the late nineteenth century formed a special literary style, which contrasted with the literal meaning of words and hidden.The irony in literature, becoming one of the most common methods to attract the attention of readers to make the imagery and ease of text.This was largely due to the emergence of the media: newspapers, magazines.The media began to enjoy incredible popularity thanks to ironic comments to journalists.And this literary device used not only in the stories about funny incidents, but in the light of new laws and international events.
Irony called thin mockery, expressed in a latent form (ironic, irony, strange coincidence).So I write about it in his Dictionary of SIBurns - one of the most prominent linguists of the twentieth century lexicographer in the study of the Russian language.
What irony in the modern sense of the word?First of all, an expression of where the true meaning of the subject matter hushed up or deny the obvious.Thus, a feeling that the subject matter is not as it seems.Irony is a rhetorical shape that serves to enhance artistic expression.
It is formed under the influence of mentality, national characteristics and priorities of the various ethnic groups.So, to say that the irony is, without consideration of its interpretation in a particular manner is not possible.
simple model of this style are the various turns of phrase.His expressive form, they help make all this emotional revealing the opposite sense.Examples of irony, "turned out to be a poisoned bullet after being hit by a toxic body of the leader."
The literature often to remove flatulence, excessive solemnity of the event, used self-irony.It allows you to convey the author's attitude to what is happening.For example: "My face, unless it is to listen to me, to express sympathy and understanding."The ironic mockery to hide negative attitude to what is happening and to make his style is not so clear.
irony has different forms.
- Direct is used to humiliate and make the situation funny.
- Antiironiya performs the opposite task - to show that the phenomenon or man is better than it seems, underestimated him, did not see.
- self-irony - directed to a loved one.
The self-irony and antiironii negative words imply a hidden positive: "Where are we, fools, drink tea."
special type - Socrates.Self-irony, through which a person comes to a logical conclusion and finds the hidden meaning.
What is ironic for each of the people?This is a special state of mind.The ironic outlook shows that his follower does not believe what he believes the majority, refers to the general concept is not too serious, allow themselves to think differently, better, not so clear.
Despite the complexity of the perception of some people ironically, in life, in literature, films, theater and even a painting - it's the highlight of which make our lives more interesting, not so fresh, boring, forced into any rigid framework.It gives impetus to look at ourselves.See imperfect, but not hopeless.Try to change yourself for the better and help these acts to not only themselves but also the people around.
on any, even insulting joke is not necessary to answer the aggression, but rather just smile and "the smile will brighten all."
