EXPLORING LEXICAL STYLISTIC DEVICES: AN EXAMINATION OF EPITHET AND IRONY

This article offers a succinct analysis of two important lexical stylistic devices: irony and epithet. The study delves into the ways in which descriptive phrases employed in epithets augment the richness and vividness of language, and how irony introduces unexpected contrasts to captivate readers. The article provides insightful information about how these gadgets influence literary expression and communication by exploring their complexities.

Key words: epithet, irony, lexical stylistic devices, classic epithet, verbal irony, situational irony, dramatic irony.