Abstract:
This study will investigate the different forms of irony in Ateso folktales. The focus is on how irony creates meaning in Ateso folktales literature. The research will be carried out in Aketa parish, Usuk Sub County, Katakwi district of Teso region. The study is to prove that irony is significant in upbringing of children. Whereas it’s true that there are other forms that Ateso folktales employ like imagery, symbolism however they don't bring out the message clearly and above all the beauty of folktales that explains why this study is based on irony because it clearly brings out the message that the folktales are meant to, for example irony develops critical thinking among the people who listen to the folktales because it encourages the listeners to think in order to understand the message.
