FORMS AND TOOLS OF SPEECH AGGRESSION IN THE DISCOURSE OF TELEGRAM NEWS CHANNELS

The article examines the forms and tools of speech aggression used in posts from news channels of the Telegram messenger, which has now become a full-fledged social network. The methods of introducing into the language of modern media special linguistic units that represent stereotypical concepts of opposition and hostility are analyzed. It is emphasized that linguistic instruments of aggression in modern mass media are weapons of information and psychological warfare. The targets of information influence are both political forces, social groups, and ordinary citizens.