FUNCTIONAL-PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH PROSE
Keywords:
idiomatic expressions, functional-pragmatic analysis, contemporary English prose, contextual meaning, communicative function, literary discourseAbstract
this article examines the functional-pragmatic features of idiomatic expressions used in contemporary English prose. The primary aim of the study is to determine the communicative functions of idioms within the text, their role in expressing the author’s position, and their impact on the reader. The research is based on selected examples from modern literary and publicistic prose, focusing on the contextual realization of figurative meaning. The findings indicate that idiomatic expressions function not only as stylistic devices but also as pragmatic tools carrying semantic and evaluative load. They contribute significantly to emotional coloring, implicit meaning, and discourse effectiveness in narrative texts.
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