Keyword: «hyperbole»

The paper pertains to a comparative analysis of "Winnie-the-Pooh and all–all–all" translation versions, authored by B. Zakhoder and V. Rudnev. The analysis is carried out in the light of D. Robinson's dialogical theory describing translation as a way which the translator lays to himself and others.

The article deals with the ways of expressing emotions in J. Moyes’ bestseller “Me Before You”. The novelist’s stylistic devices and expressive means are viewed within the context of her imagery and themes. The writer comes to the conclusion that the novel under analysis abounds with figures of speech showing explicit expressive potential. The reader’s emotional feedback is caused in the process of interpretation. Frequent use of emotionally colored tropes accounts for the worldwide popularity of the book.

The article deals with stylistic ways of creating the image of the atypical reasoner Alfred Doolittle in the classical work by B. Shaw. The playwright’s imagery is viewed within the context of socialist and feministic ideas advocated in the play. The author comes to the conclusion that Doolittle’s characterization is based upon an ample use of lexical, syntactic and phonetic devices indicative of oratorical style.

The article deals with the typical features of D. Trump’s inaugural address that is seen as an example of oratorical style. Particular attention is paid to the use of lexical, syntactic and phonetic devices the president resorts to. Tropes are viewed within the context of political, social and religious beliefs they render and arguments they support. The role of different kinds of syntactic and lexical repetitions as a central manifestation of oratorical speeches is also in the focus of the given paper.

Hyperbole in S.G. Pisakhov’s fairytales are considered in the article. Hyperonization is the main technique for construction of artistic reality, it traces in the organization of a fairytale space, it creats the image of the protagonist and other characters in fairytales.