A comparative analysis of hyperbole as a figurative language device in English and Karakalpak novels
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This article presents a comparative analysis of hyperbole as a figurative language device in English and Karakalpak novels, focusing on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and M. Nizanov’s Ashıq bolmaǵan kim bar. The study examines how hyperbolic expressions are used to intensify emotions, emphasize characters’ experiences, and convey social and psychological meanings. Particular attention is given to the similarities and differences in the use of hyperbole in the two literary traditions. The analysis considers the semantic, stylistic, and communicative functions of hyperbolic expressions within their literary contexts. The study demonstrates that hyperbole serves not only as a means of exaggeration but also as an important device for expressing strong emotions, characterizing individuals, and strengthening the figurative and expressive power of literary language. By comparing examples from English and Karakalpak novels, the research highlights both universal and culturally specific features of hyperbolic expression.
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