THE USE OF AMBIGUOUS IRONY IN ANDALUSIAN POETRY

Abstract

Among the findings of the research are: 1. This type of ambiguity is old in use and was adopted by the Arab poets as a reaction against hyperbole and as a tendency towards compression of expression that results in an. amusing suspension through the use of irony. The Andalusian poets tended to employ this form because it involves interaction and interrogation, 2. Furthermore, it indicates the poet’s insight, talent and skill and it is, therefore, regarded as a form. Of verse discourse that appeals to the reader, in contrast to hyperbole. 3. Its presence in Andalusian poetry is evident n eulogy and descriptive poetry and it held a place of prominence as a poetic form in achieving these purposes. 4. Through its aesthetic, sensual and kinesthetic features in portraying motion lends it a kind of visual synchron icily by which the poet can create a multitude of verbal sketches.