A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF VARIATIONS IN MEANING AND USAGE OF IDIOMS
Keywords:
idioms, stylistics, variation, discourse context, figurative language, register, cultural adaptation.Abstract
The stylistic differences in idiom usage and meaning across contexts are examined in this article. Idioms are ingrained in language and cultural contexts as fixed terms with metaphorical meanings. However, depending on variables like audience, discourse context, and register, their meaning and applicability frequently change. This study looks at how idioms are modified in ordinary speech, literary works, media, and formal and informal communication. In order to demonstrate how idioms change and acquire complex meanings, the study examines recent studies and examples from various linguistic sources. The results imply that proficient communication and language learning depend on an awareness of these stylistic variances.
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