Satirical Strategies Employed on NTV’s the Wicked Edition: A Comprehensive Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorMugo, Rose Kendi
dc.contributor.authorMwai, Loise W.
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-08T12:13:47Z
dc.date.available2024-04-08T12:13:47Z
dc.date.issued2024-03
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractComedy has long been appreciated as a powerful form of communication that not only entertains but also offers a platform for addressing serious societal challenges The language used in comedy, particularly in satirical comedy, is essential in implicitly conveying social commentary. The Wicked Edition show, is known for its use of satirical language to address societal issues indirectly. This study looks into the relationship between language, satire, and social criticism, with an emphasis on the satirical approaches used in the show. The study illuminates the purposeful and intended use of satire as a powerful tool for communication, entertainment, and social criticism by conducting a thorough investigation of verbal humor, irony, sarcasm, and hyperbole. The Wicked Edition show skillfully employs humorous strategies to communicate essential messages, engage the audience in thought-provoking conversations, and inspire reflection on societal expectations and behaviors. The show successfully analyzes sensitive topics such as politics, government policies, work ethics, and community responses to the Covid-19 pandemic through the use of irony, sarcasm, and hyperbole. Furthermore, this study delves into the socio-pragmatic aspects of the language style employed in The Wicked Edition show, emphasizing on the incorporation of both monologue and dialogue structures. By employing the General Theory of Verbal Humor (GTVH), this study seeks to analyze the implicit meanings conveyed through the comedian’s linguistic style.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMugo, R. K., & Mwai, L. W. (2024). Satirical Strategies Employed on NTV’ s the Wicked Edition: A Comprehensive Analysis. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8(3), 361-369.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803025
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27805
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIJRISSen_US
dc.subjectSatirical Strategiesen_US
dc.subjectLanguage Manipulationen_US
dc.subjectSocietal Critiqueen_US
dc.subjectHyperboleen_US
dc.subjectIronyen_US
dc.subjectSarcasmen_US
dc.titleSatirical Strategies Employed on NTV’s the Wicked Edition: A Comprehensive Analysisen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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