PECULIARITIES OF SHAKESPEARE’S STYLE AND LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Shakespeare, style, language, vocabulary, blank verse, iambic pentameter, figurative language, metaphors, similes, rhetorical devices, wordplay, prose and verse, grammar flexibility, Elizabethan English, literary analysisAbstract
This article examines the peculiarities of William Shakespeare’s style and language, highlighting the distinctive features that make his works unique and influential in world literature. The study focuses on his rich and innovative vocabulary, the use of blank verse, and the application of various stylistic devices such as metaphors, similes, and rhetorical figures. Special attention is given to Shakespeare’s creative use of grammar, wordplay, and his ability to combine prose and verse effectively depending on the context and characters.
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