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This 7 page paper examines this subject through the works of various theorists. How irony is used to convey ideas and how ironic comments are interpreted is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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irony and sarcasm as part of their normal routines? A student notes that previous research has revealed inconsistent findings as it relates to the interpretation of ironic insults. Ivanko,
Pexman & Olineck (2004) do note that there is a great deal of evidence and a number of theories have come up. A student goes on to say that Colston
(1997 as cited in Pexman & Olinek, 2002) reports that "irony enhances the criticism conveyed by a more direct insult" (Pexman & Olinek, 2002, p.199). On the other hand, Dews
and Winner (1995; Dews, Kaplan & Winner, 1995 as cited in Pexman & Olinek, 2002) report that "irony mutes the criticism conveyed by more direct insults" (p.199). A student notes
that this paper examines "the possibility that the interpretation of ironic insults depends on the intimacy level of the participants." Indeed, it does appear that communication between people in intimate
relationships are very different from relationships with strangers and others who are less involved. Intimacy brings a relationship to a level where certain comments will set off arguments. On the
other hand, intimacy tolerates a certain amount of comical remarks. Dews & Winner (1995) actually rely on the tinge hypothesis which states that the evaluative tone that is related to
the literal meaning of utterances that are deemed ironic does affect the perception of the intended meaning. That said, other research indicates that irony is not always perceived in a
negative light. In fact, some theorists suggest that ironic insults are preferable to literal insults (Pexman & Olinek, 2002). This makes sense. Many people would forgive an ironic remark because
they see it as being made in fun. However, they might not as easily forgive a negative comment that is made in a serious manner. They would construe that as
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