STUDYING ENGLISH AND UZBEK IRONY THROUGH COMPARATIVE SEMANTIC ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Irony, English language, Uzbek language, comparative semantics, rhetorical devices, cultural context, linguistic analysis, pragmatics, indirect communication, verbal irony, humor, social interaction, cross-cultural communicationAbstract
This research aims to examine the use of irony in both the English and Uzbek languages through a comparative semantic approach. Irony, a rhetorical device that communicates meanings contrary to their literal interpretation, will be explored in terms of its construction, interpretation, and expression in these two languages. The study focuses on the subtle differences and similarities in how irony is structured and used in English and Uzbek, taking into account the cultural and contextual factors that influence its application. By comparing the forms of irony in both languages, the research seeks to uncover the ways in which speakers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds utilize irony, offering valuable insights into its role in communication, humor, and social interaction in various linguistic environments.
