Structural-Semantic Types Of Oxymorons In English And Russian Languages

Abstract

This study investigates the structural and semantic types of oxymorons in English and Russian across various discourse types, including artistic, poetic, everyday, and media discourse. Through a frequency and semantic analysis, the research highlights the prevalence and distribution of explicit and implicit oxymorons in both languages. The results indicate that explicit oxymorons are more common in English texts, particularly in artistic and media discourses, while implicit oxymorons dominate Russian poetic and media discourse. These findings suggest cultural and stylistic preferences in the use of oxymorons across languages, offering insights into the distinctive linguistic and rhetorical strategies employed in each language. The study sheds light on how oxymorons function as stylistic devices to convey contrast, paradox, and depth in meaning, reflecting the flexibility and creativity in language use.