Irony in English and Russian discourses: comparative analysis

Abstract

The paper deals with culture specific peculiarities of irony in English and Russian discourses, its functions and connection with communicative values. It is based on the results of empirical study.

Keywords

• ирония
• функции
• дискурс
• вежливость
• коммуникативные ценности
• стиль коммуникации