Classification of lexical stylistic devices. Epithet, Oxymoron

Gr 1. Interaction of different types of lexical mng: a) contextual & dictionary mng (Metaphor, metonymy, irony), b) primary & derivation logical (zeugma, pun), c) logical & emotive (oxymoron, epithet), d) logical & nominative (antonomasia).

Gr 2. Intensification of a feature (hyperbole, simile, periphrases).

Gr 3. Peculiar use of set expressions (cliché, proverb, epigram, quotation, allusion, decomposition of set phrases).

Epithet – a peculiar use of a phrase or word in an attributive function which directly reveals the writer’s emotional attitude to describe object. eg. a blue morning.

Structurally epithets:

●simple – may be introduced by adj-es which are used in attributive f-n;

●compound – are based on compound adj-es: an apple-faced women;

●two-step – consist of adv+adj where adverb is used for intensification: a marvelously beautiful smile;

●phrase – words are hyphened;

●reversed – 2 nouns are linked with the help of ‘of-phrase’: the shadow of smile.

Semantically: 1) fixed – stable word-combinations as a result of frequent use; 2) figurative – which are based on metaphors, similes.

Oxymoron– variety of epithets & is the combination of 2 w-s mostly adj +N or Adv+Adj in which the mngs of the 2 clash being opposite. Such combinations produce a strong emotional effect, give a humorous, ironic or emotional coloring. Eg. terribly beautiful, limited freedom.

Paradox– is a statement in with contradiction is on the surface. Eg. The worst-the better; freedom is slavery.

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