THE ROLE OF TROPES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Figures of speech, metaphor, personification, irony, hyperbole.Abstract
Tropes are recurring themes, motifs, or devices used in literature to convey deeper meanings or evoke specific emotions. They can range from simple figures of speech to complex narrative structures, enriching the reader’s experience and adding layers of interpretation to a text.
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2024-07-02
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