Research on Certain Structures of Contemporary English Expressing the Concept of Comparison

The article provides an in-depth examination of the complexities involved in contemporary English language usage when it comes to expressing comparisons, particularly through the lens of examples drawn from English-language fiction. It navigates the nuanced relationship between various methods of introduction and the structural components of comparative design. The discussion emphasizes how particular words and expressions conform to specific syntactic structures, indicating the existence of a sophisticated and intricate system for articulating figurative comparisons within the context of the English language. Moreover, the authors elucidate how the choices made in comparison - ranging from similes and metaphors to more direct forms of comparison -reveal deeper layers of meaning and context in literary works. Overall, the article underscores the importance of understanding the intricacies of language as a tool for effective communication and artistic expression.

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Theory and Practice in Language Studies
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2026-11-04
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https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1611.14
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Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
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Research on Certain Structures of Contemporary English Expressing the Concept of Comparison

Zhetpisbay Aliya Kozhamuratkyzy, Rishat Zhurkenovich Saurbayev, Assel Bakhralinova, Aytmukhamet Trushev et al.
Theory and Practice in Language Studies
Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
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Research on Certain Structures of Contemporary English Expressing the Concept of Comparison

Zhetpisbay Aliya Kozhamuratkyzy, Rishat Zhurkenovich Saurbayev, Assel Bakhralinova, Aytmukhamet Trushev, Aiman Zeinulina, Dumangul Bazarbekova, Baglan Kulbaeva
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The article provides an in-depth examination of the complexities involved in contemporary English language usage when it comes to expressing comparisons, particularly through the lens of examples drawn from English-language fiction. It navigates the nuanced relationship between various methods of introduction and the structural components of comparative design. The discussion emphasizes how particular words and expressions conform to specific syntactic structures, indicating the existence of a sophisticated and intricate system for articulating figurative comparisons within the context of the English language. Moreover, the authors elucidate how the choices made in comparison - ranging from similes and metaphors to more direct forms of comparison -reveal deeper layers of meaning and context in literary works. Overall, the article underscores the importance of understanding the intricacies of language as a tool for effective communication and artistic expression.

Theory and Practice in Language StudiesVol. 16(11)
Toraighyrov University (KZ), Pavlodar State Pedagogical University (KZ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
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Research on Certain Structures of Contemporary English Expressing the Concept of Comparison — Zhetpisbay Aliya Kozhamuratkyzy, Rishat Zhurkenovich Saurbayev, et al. · Theory and Practice in Language Studies (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS