The Role of Hyponymy and Meronymy in Creating Lexical Cohesion in Literary Discourse
Keywords:
lexical cohesion, hyponymy, meronymy, cohesive device, literary discourse, semantic relationsAbstract
This article investigates the role of hyponymy and meronymy as lexical cohesion devices in literary discourse, focusing on how these semantic relations contribute to the unity and coherence of texts. Hyponymy, which involves the relationship between general and specific terms, and meronymy, which denotes part-whole relationships, are essential for building meaning connections within a narrative. By analyzing selected English short stories, this research explores how authors employ hyponyms and meronyms to establish thematic links, enrich descriptions, and maintain cohesion throughout the text. This study highlights the importance of hyponymy and meronymy in creating cohesive and engaging literary texts and offers insights relevant to both literary analysis and language teaching.
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