
BOOKS - The Diversity of Irony (Cognitive Linguistics Research [CLR] Book 65)

The Diversity of Irony (Cognitive Linguistics Research [CLR] Book 65)
Author: Angeliki Athanasiadou
Year: February 24, 2020
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 7.7 MB
Language: English

Year: February 24, 2020
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 7.7 MB
Language: English

The Diversity of Irony Cognitive Linguistics Research [CLR] Book 65 As we navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape of modern society, it is crucial that we understand the process of technology evolution and its impact on our lives. The development of new technologies and their integration into our daily lives has the potential to unite us, but also poses the risk of dividing us. In order to ensure the survival of humanity and the unity of our communities, it is essential that we develop a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge. This paradigm should be based on the understanding that technology is not just a tool, but a reflection of our values and beliefs. The book "The Diversity of Irony Cognitive Linguistics Research [CLR] Book 65" offers a unique perspective on this issue, exploring the role of irony in shaping our perceptions of technology and its potential to bring about both unity and division. Through a collection of chapters written by experts in the field, the book delves into the various forms of irony, including verbal and situational irony, and examines their relationship with other figures such as metaphor and hyperbole. By doing so, it highlights the diversity of irony and its connections to other aspects of figurativeness and cognition. One of the key takeaways from this book is the importance of recognizing the gestural accompaniments of irony, which are the nonverbal cues that accompany ironic statements.
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