2313-8912Research Result. Theoretical and Applied Linguistics2313-891210.18413/2313-8912-2018-4-3-0-61476THEORY OF LANGUAGEFUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DYSPHEMISMS IN ARTISTIC DISCOURSEFUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DYSPHEMISMS IN ARTISTIC DISCOURSEBekhEkaterina F.BekhEkaterina F.bekh@bsu.edu.ruBelgorod State National Research University, Russia20184300

The article addresses the problem of classification of dysphemisms in English. The existing classifications based on lexico-semantic features are analyzed. The article reveals the key features of artistic discourse, which cause the need to classify dysphemisms according to a functional feature. There are three groups of dysphemisms: dysphemisms used to express negative attitudes toward the object of speech; dysphemisms used to impart emotional coloring to the utterance, and dysphemisms designed to discredit or demoralize the opponent. Each of these groups is treated separately using examples from the English-language works of art. The possibility of using the same dysphemism in all three categories is explained in detail, examples of such a phenomenon are given. The function of dysphemisms, specific for artistic discourse which consists in creating a certain emotional effect is emphasized separately. In conclusion, the study materials are summarized, conclusions are given.

The article addresses the problem of classification of dysphemisms in English. The existing classifications based on lexico-semantic features are analyzed. The article reveals the key features of artistic discourse, which cause the need to classify dysphemisms according to a functional feature. There are three groups of dysphemisms: dysphemisms used to express negative attitudes toward the object of speech; dysphemisms used to impart emotional coloring to the utterance, and dysphemisms designed to discredit or demoralize the opponent. Each of these groups is treated separately using examples from the English-language works of art. The possibility of using the same dysphemism in all three categories is explained in detail, examples of such a phenomenon are given. The function of dysphemisms, specific for artistic discourse which consists in creating a certain emotional effect is emphasized separately. In conclusion, the study materials are summarized, conclusions are given.

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