Keyword: «leonid kaganov»

The article analyzes the use of antiphrasis and antiphrasis style by modern writer Leonid Kaganov. Antiphrasis is the use of a word and phrase in the opposite sense, helping the speaker to emphasize the meaning of what has been said. Antiphrasis (sarcasm, irony) is primarily a humorous linguistic device, but this is not its only function in the works of Leonid Kaganov. With the help of antiphrasis, the author indirectly expresses a negative attitude to the events of political, cultural, social life, gives them a deontic assessment. In addition, Kaganov uses antiphrasis for edifying purposes to teach the reader something without explicit instruction. Antiphrasis as a language device and antifrastic style is the brightest symbol of Leonid Kaganov’s authorial manner, for which it is important to combine the lively character of communication with a deep ideological content.