Парадокси гумору в художніх текстах С. Фрая: лінгвостилістичний аспект

Abstract

The aim of this work is to show the influence of paradox on creation of humour within S. Fry’s fiction. The aim of this study is achieved by the following tasks: • to trace the development and nature of a notion of humour; • to specify the definition of humour and ways of its typology; • to research the definition of paradox and show its connection with humor; • to investigate the topic of satire, sarcasm and irony, to find their differences and correlation with paradox; • to compare results of a research to fing the most productive means in paradox creation, which produces humorous effect.