Comparative constructions in Vitaliy Bilozir's poetry as elements of the artist's idiostyle: semantic and thematic classification of an object
Abstract
In modern linguistic science, researchers are increasingly interested in studying stylistic figures, particularly comparative constructions as expressive means of language. The relevance of scientific research is determined by the need to study comparative constructions in the poetic works of the modern Ukrainian poet Vitaliy Bilozir as important means of forming the artist's idiolect. The research of comparative structures in literary texts is particularly valuable, as they serve as one of the most effective means of creating imagery and reflect the specificity of the author's worldview and individual style.
The purpose of this article is to carry out a semantic and thematic classification of the object of comparatives in Vitalii Bilozir's poetry in the context of researching the author's idiostyle.
It has been found that comparative constructions in the poet's work not only perform image-making function, but also contribute to the formation of a unique conceptual system, where objects of comparison acquire symbolic meaning. The analysis showed that the choice of objects of comparison in V. Bilozir's poetry is often associated with natural elements, emotional states, and philosophical concepts, which gives reason to consider his poetic world as a multidimensional system in which every detail has a profound significance. In this way, the poet combines individual experience with universal human values and forms his own poetic picture of the world. The following semantic groups of comparison objects were analyzed: confessional vocabulary, personal names, somatisms, floronyms, zoonyms, names of structures and their parts, natural phenomena, material and physical concepts, temporal and spatial concepts, concrete and abstract names.
The results of the research contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms of forming the idiolect of a modern Ukrainian poet and opening new perspectives for the analysis of comparative constructions in poetry.
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