Figures of contrast as a tool for creating comic effect in standup comedy discourse
Journal: Issues of Applied Linguistics
Year: 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of using figures of contrast (antithesis, acrothesis) in the discourse of stand-up comedy in order to achieve a comic effect and to influence the target audience. The authors describe stand-up in terms of discourse. According to the study, antithesis, as a stylistic device based on the contrast of elements of the statement, is widely used by stand-up comedians to attract the attention of the audience and humorously convey complex ideas. Th