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2024-10-05
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LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF LEXIC OF SURPRISE IN ENGLISH
Khayrulla Toshkuvvatov
UzSWLU, Teacher
Keywords: Lexic of surprise, emotions in language, linguistic features, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, cross-cultural communication.
Abstract
This article explores the linguistic features of the lexic of surprisein English, examining its lexical, syntactic, and pragmatic dimensions. Drawing on contemporary studies, sociolinguistic analysis, and cognitive approaches, the article discusses how surprise is conveyed and how different registers influence its expression. Special attention is paid to the cross-cultural aspects of the surprise lexic, with comparisons between British and American English.
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