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September 20, 2025Philology Theory & PracticeOpen Access

Irony in German parliamentary discourse

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MDMarina Doynikova

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Overview

Analysis reveals irony's role in political struggle within Bundestag discussions, highlighting its impact on narratives and audience perception.

Key Points

  • Irony functions as a key tool in political struggle, enabling speakers to discredit opponents and influence public emotions.
  • The study identifies new types and markers of irony, illustrating its multifunctional pragmatic roles in Bundestag discourse.
  • Through sarcasm and rhetorical questions, irony shapes narratives in parliamentary debates, enhancing the effectiveness of communication.
  • Understanding irony in this context requires recognizing the shared background knowledge of the communication participants.

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Marina Doynikova (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46aae31b076d99fa67936https://doi.org/10.30853/phil20250541
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