THE FUNCTION OF ANTITHESIS AND CHIASMUS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK COMPLEX SENTENCES: A STYLISTIC APPROACH
Keywords:
antithesis, chiasmus, stylistic figure, complex sentence, parallelism, cognitive contrast, rhetorical symmetry.Abstract
This paper explores the stylistic and semantic functions of antithesis and chiasmus within English and Uzbek complex sentences. Both devices embody structural and conceptual symmetry that strengthens textual expressiveness and logical-emotional contrast. The study adopts a comparative stylistic approach to demonstrate how these figures contribute to rhythm, intensity, and cognitive harmony in literary discourse. The analysis shows that English employs antithesis and chiasmus to achieve rhetorical persuasion and intellectual precision, while Uzbek uses them to evoke emotional depth and moral reflection.
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