METAPHOR AS AN IMPORTANT LITERARY DEVICE IN “PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY” BY O. WILDE.

Authors

  • D. Tirkashev English teacher of Kokand State Pedagogical Institute

Keywords:

metaphor, rhythmic syntax, tropes, syntactical parallelism, simile, figure of speech, stylistic device, imagery function

Abstract

The article mainly deals with the role of metaphor and other linguistic devices in “Picture of Dorian Gray. The examples of metaphor use are analyzed and explained in detail showing how this device is able to make the work more attractive to readers. It is also illustrated that metaphor as well as other stylistic devices can trigger readers’ emotions and cognitive skills.

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Published

2023-05-17

Issue

Vol. 35 (2023): Gospodarka i Innowacje

Section

Articles