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    • Analyzing Irony and its effectiveness in selected Ateso folktales. 

      Anigo, Alice (Makerere University, 2022-05-06)
      This study investigates the different categories or forms of irony in Ateso folktales. The major aim is to focusing on how irony creates meaning in Ateso folktales. These forms of irony include; verbal irony, dramatic ...
    • Effect of irony in Ganda proverbs 

      Ngabire, Joan (Makerere University, 2020-05)
      This research was mainly carried out to examine and analyze the effectiveness of Irony in making meaning of proverbs with close reference to a few selected Ganda proverbs. The findings of this research are elaborate to ...
    • Effectiveness of Irony in bringing out meaning in Runyoro fables. 

      Kaheru, Patricia (Makerere University, 2023-01-18)
      This research was set to analyze the way irony is brought out in Runyoro fables and it’s effectiveness in bringing out the meanings in these stories. Using my knowledge about oral literature and different readings about ...
    • Forms and functions of Irony in selected Ateso folktales: a case study of Kaberamaido and Serere districts. 

      Okoche, Daniel Samuel (Makerere University, 2023-01-18)
      This research deals with the analysis of irony, its forms and effectiveness in Ateso Folktales. It is majorly centering on how irony helps to bring effectively the message in the Ateso folktales. The forms of irony include ...
    • Irony and meaning in selected Acholi fables. 

      Amuge, Rascheal Letishia (Makerere University, 2023-01-11)
      This study discusses irony in fables, how they are used and their relevance in these fables.I therefore studied six fables using the feature of irony according to D.C Muecke which are: Irony as appearance versus reality ...
    • Irony in Ateso proverbs 

      Lydia, Akia (Makerere University, 2023-09)
      This study focused on the portrayal of irony in Ateso proverbs. The study collected 50 Ateso proverbs and analysed how these ironical Ateso proverbs are relevant in the context of the Ateso community and the consequent ...
    • Irony in Gishu folktales 

      Namutosi, Hannah Gloria (2022-05-12)
      The study analyzed irony in Gishu folktales. It basically identified the Gishu folktales and analyzed the irony used in the folktales. The study was carried out in Mbale district found in Eastern Uganda. Bumaswere village ...
    • Irony in selected Ganda proverbs 

      Nakajja, Fauzia (Makerere University, 2023-09)
      This research is set to analyze the way irony is brought out in Ganda proverbs and its effectiveness in bringing out verbal irony and sarcasm. Using my knowledge of oral literature and different readings about it, I was ...
    • Irony in selected Iteso folk tales 

      Asuro, Mary Gorrety (Makerere University, 2022-12)
      This study investigates the different forms of irony in Ateso folktales and does whim to explore how performers use irony as a means to create meaning in Ateso folktales to their audience. This document looks at the ...
    • Irony in selected Jopadhola fables 

      Abbo, Mary (Makerere University, 2021-05)
      This research set out to analyse the way irony is brought out in the Jopadhola fables and it was mainly concerned with collecting a number of fables and this was done through involvement of various individuals of different ...
    • Irony in Selected Kiganda Folktales 

      Namulindwa, Edith (Makerere University, 2023-01-09)
      The study is library and field research based. It applies qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. Field research forms the biggest portion of this study since it is the source of primary data. Data collected ...
    • Irony in selected Lango folktales 

      Akite, Gloria (Makerere University, 2023-01-04)
      This research examined the Effects of irony in Lango traditional folktales. All the three types of irony are inter-related, that's to say, situational irony, dramatic irony and verbal irony that works hand in hand with ...
    • Irony in selected Lango proverbs. 

      Alwong, Joshua (Makerere University, 2023-01-17)
      This research lays down to examine irony and its cardinal contribution in selected proverbs among the Lango community. It strives to identify, elaborate, analyze and archive proverbs which eventuate and betide in not only ...
    • Irony in selected Luganda Wakayima fables. 

      Namulindwa, Esther (Makerere university, 2023-01-12)
      The study is aimed at looking at irony in selected wakayima fables. With the help of primary and secondary sources, the study generates about eight fables in the Luganda language. Interviews, observation and focus group ...
    • Irony in selected Ngakarimojong proverbs 

      Angella, Mercy Cicilia (Makerere University, 2023-11)
      This dissertation thoroughly and carefully looks into the realm of irony within the cultural and linguistic contexts of the Karimojong people. Specifically, it focuses on the presence and significance of situational and ...
    • Irony in selected Runyankole proverbs 

      Kebirungi, Martha (Makerere University, 2023-05)
      Ankole is well known for a rich tradition. The oral traditions of the Banyankole are one thing that needs special attention. This study analysed some selected proverbs and the analysis further focused on how irony enriches ...
    • Irony in selected Teso folktales 

      Adelo, Doreen (Makerere University, 2020-02)
      This research was mainly carried out to investigate and show how the literacy aspect of different types of irony is manifested in Teso folktales and the different devices that aid to bring out the Irony in Teso Folktales ...
    • Satire in selected Ganda fables. 

      Amanya, Ivan (Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
      This study discusses satire in fables using the elements as stated by Mahler Adam: Irony,sarcasm and humor in the correction of society’s follies. I studied five fables from the Ganda origin to help identify the unique way ...
    • Significance of Irony in Ateso Folktales. 

      Iwadu, Caroline (Makerere University., 2022-10-10)
      This study investigates the different forms of irony in Ateso folktales. The main focus is on how irony creates meaning in Ateso folktales. Some of the different forms of irony include; verbal irony, dramatic ...
    • The study of irony in selected Runyankore proverbs 

      Mwesigwa, Arthur (Makerere University, 2022-10-31)
      Runyankole proverbs play an integral part of the spiritual treasures of culture and language of the people of Ankole, the age, old wisdom and skills used by then an important part of culture as well as human language. ...