SARCASM AS A COMMUNICATIVE-PRAGMATIC SUPERSTRATEGY OF MOCK POLITENESS

Abstract

The article deals with sarcasm as a complex linguistic phenomenon characterized by its complex structure and semantics. The study of sarcasm in modern linguistics has expanded beyond literary works and now encompasses its importance in everyday communication. Special attention is paid to the category of mock politeness and its role in the communicative paradigm, in particular in the context of modern British fiction, where the characters’ dialogues are characterized by complexity, allegory and sarcasm. In the article, sarcasm is analysed as a communicative-pragmatic superstrategy of mock politeness in the English language. In particular, various mock politeness strategies and tactics used by characters of modern British fiction to achieve different communicative-pragmatic intentions during communication are considered, as they help illustrate the multifaceted and complex nature of modern communication. Special emphasis is given to the significance of context for comprehending sarcasm. In order to recognize the true intentions of the speaker and correctly understand sarcastic statements, it is necessary to take into account not only linguistic, but also cultural, psychological and philosophical factors. Sarcasm is an important element of modern communication, and understanding its purpose and means of expression has proven critical to successful communication in modern society. Sarcasm is a strategic form of expression used by the speaker to achieve specific communicative-pragmatic intentions. Sarcasm is used in various communicative situations, in particular for expressing criticism, concealing disagreement or irritation, etc. The intention behind every sarcastic utterance is to assert the opposite of what is being stated. It should be mentioned that context is a crucial factor in determining sarcasm, and sarcastic utterances that are taken out of context do not have any impact on the addressee. The study of sarcasm as a communicative-pragmatic superstrategy contributes to a better understanding of speech practice and its impact on communication.