Irony and subjectivity in the Congolese written press

Abstract

This article examines the use of irony as a persuasive strategy in the service of the subjectivity of the journalist in the Congolese print media. It approaches the procedures of irony from a semantic-pragmatic and enunciative perspective in order to highlight the subjectivity of the speaker and the effects generated by these uses on the reception of the message. The aim is precisely to see how, through the use of irony, the journalist tries to persuade and influence his readers. In this way, he displays his positions, his vision and his judgement of both the politicians and the socio-political and dramatic realities of the country. Keywords: Irony, subjectivity, Congolese written press.