Stylistic characteristics of the use of numerical components in phraseological units

Аннотация

This article explores the stylistic characteristics of phraseological units containing numerical components, with a particular focus on their use in artistic works. Drawing upon the works of prominent Uzbek researchers such as B. Abdirasulov and A.V. Kunin, the paper discusses the expressive power of numerical phraseological units in various languages, including Uzbek and English. It highlights how these units, used in both written and spoken speech, reflect the emotional and stylistic layers of language. The study emphasizes the role of numerical expressions in enriching the aesthetic qualities of literary texts, particularly through the example of Abdulhamid Cho‘lpon’s Kecha va Kunduz and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. By categorizing these expressions and analyzing their impact, the article offers valuable insights into the importance of phraseological units in literature, aiming to help students gain a deeper understanding of literary works. Keywords: Phraseological Units, Numerical Components, Stylistic Characteristics, Expressiveness, Literary Works, Uzbek Literature, English Literature, Artistic Style, Idiomatic Expressions, Monologue, Dialogue, Cultural Differences, Linguistic Resources, Literary Analysis, Symbolism. to demonstrate how such units enrich literary style, Introduction: The study of phraseological units, offering readers a more profound understanding of the particularly those containing numerical components, text and its characters. offers valuable insights into the intricate relationship between language, style, and meaning in literature. Literature review Numerical expressions, often rich in symbolism, serve The study of phraseological units with numerical as important linguistic tools that enhance the components has gained significant attention due to expressive power of both written and spoken speech. their role in enriching language and reflecting cultural These units are particularly significant in artistic works, and emotional expressions. The research done by where they contribute to the emotional and aesthetic Abdirasulov (2022) highlights the stylistic function of depth of the narrative. numerative phrases in written speech, noting their use In the realm of stylistics, numerous researchers have to convey expressiveness and vividness. Similarly, examined the role of numerical components in Kunin (1987) classifies these phrases into neutral, phraseological units. Uzbek scholars such as expressive, and expressive-emotional categories, Abdirasulov (2022) and Kunin (1987) have highlighted showing how they serve different emotional and how these units reflect the stylistic nuances of different aesthetic purposes in artistic writing. Molotkov (1977) registers and are used to convey complex meanings and Hockett (1978) observe that many numerative and emotions. This article focuses on the application of idiomatic expressions emerge from spoken language, numerical phraseological units in literary texts, with playing a key role in conversational speech. This particular attention to works by Abdulhamid Cho‘lpon suggests that numerical phrases bridge informal and (2019) and Jane Austen (2008). By exploring the use of formal speech, enriching dialogue and character numerical expressions in these works, the article seeks interaction. Cross-linguistically, while English American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research 42 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research (ISSN: 2771-2141) frequently uses numbers like "twenty" and "nine" for by specific linguistic tools and styles within each exaggeration (as seen in Jane Austen’s works), Uzbek language register. The speakers, drawing from the uses other numbers, such as "forty" or "hundred," to national linguistic resource, express a particular achieve similar effects. In Uzbek literature, particularly meaning and, by doing so, isolate certain in Abdulhamid Cho‘lpon’s works, numerical phraseological units within specific stylistic layers. phraseological units deepen emotional expression, Analyzing Russian phraseological material containing enhance character portrayal, and contribute to the numerical components, Molotkov's (1977) statement overall tone of the narrative. that 'phraseological units mainly originate from spoken language' is supported. In the analyzed corpus, the