Texas Journal of Philology, Culture and History

The Role of Color and Composition in Miniature Art

2025-04-09T15:49:44+00:00

Eastern miniature art is not just a form of visual art but also a means of reflecting aesthetic taste, cultural values, and historical events. In miniature paintings, color and composition play a crucial role in revealing the semantic meaning of the artwork. This article discusses the analysis of colors and the principles of composition in miniature art.

Abdulla Aripov's Individual Interpretation Of The Issue Of Translation And Translation In His Publicistic Work

2025-04-26T07:35:24+00:00

This article analyzes and studies the opinions and practical suggestions expressed in the journalism of the Hero of Uzbekistan, People's Poet Abdulla Oripov about the literary process, in particular, translation problems

Artistic Interpretation Of Women's Spirit In The Stories Of Abdulla Qahhor

2025-04-28T15:19:20+00:00

The article analyzes the image of women and the problems associated with their psyche in the stories of Abdulla Kahhor, one of the most talented representatives of Uzbek prose of the 20 th century.The psyche of the characters in the writer's stories "Anor", "Dahshat" is studied.

The Art Of "Chemistry" By Boborakhim Mashrab

2025-05-06T07:23:09+00:00

The article examines the work "Alchemy" by Boborahim Mashrab, one of the talented representatives of Uzbek classical literature. The work analyzes his poems of ethical and educational significance in the direction of Sufism.

Lexical Gaps In Adjective Comparison Between English And Uzbek

2025-05-06T10:19:44+00:00

This paper explores lexical gaps in adjective comparison between English and Uzbek, focusing on the morphosyntactic, semantic, and cultural dimensions that contribute to asymmetries in expressing comparative and superlative degrees. Through contrastive analysis, the study identifies adjectives present in one language but lacking direct equivalents in the other, and examines the implications for translation, second language acquisition, and cross-cultural communication.

Substantivation Of Adjectives In Modern English

2025-05-06T10:31:13+00:00

The phenomenon of substantivation—the process by which adjectives function as nouns—plays a significant role in the grammatical and semantic evolution of the English language. This article explores the types, structural features, semantic implications, and syntactic behavior of substantivized adjectives in Modern English. Through analysis of examples from literature, journalism, and colloquial speech, the paper distinguishes between full and partial substantivation and examines the pragmatic functions these forms perform in discourse. A brief comparison with substantivation in other languages is also offered to highlight its universality and unique features in English.

Structural And Semantic Classification Of Conjunctions In English And Uzbek

2025-05-06T10:36:13+00:00

This article explores the structural and semantic classification of conjunctions in English and Uzbek. Conjunctions, as crucial grammatical units, perform connective functions at both sentence and discourse levels. While English and Uzbek differ typologically—being an analytic and agglutinative language, respectively—both use conjunctions to express coordination, subordination, causality, contrast, and other logical-semantic relations. Through comparative analysis, this study highlights the structural forms and semantic types of conjunctions in the two languages and offers insights into their similarities and differences in use, function, and frequency.

Semantic Foundations Of Punctuation In English: Based On The Materials Of Dramatic Works

2025-05-06T10:47:25+00:00

This article explores the semantic underpinnings of punctuation in English, focusing on dramatic texts as a distinctive genre where punctuation not only serves syntactic clarity but also conveys tone, rhythm, emotion, and intention. By examining selected dramatic works — particularly plays by Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, and Harold Pinter — this paper investigates how punctuation functions semantically to shape dialogue, influence interpretation, and construct meaning. The study argues that punctuation in dramatic discourse transcends grammatical structure and becomes a vital tool for character development and dramatic effect

Linguacultural Peculiarities Of Somatic Phraseological Units In The English And Uzbek Languages

2025-05-06T11:10:09+00:00

This article examines the linguacultural features of somatic phraseological units (SPUs) in English and Uzbek. SPUs—idiomatic expressions involving body parts—reveal rich insights into cultural worldviews and shared human experiences. The study explores their formation, meanings, and functions, highlighting both universal and culture-specific elements. A contrastive analysis illustrates how SPUs encode values, emotions, and perceptions through somatic imagery in each language. The findings contribute to phraseological theory, intercultural communication, and language pedagogy

Phraseological Representation Of The Concept “Happiness” In Modern English

2025-05-06T11:12:08+00:00

The concept of “happiness” is fundamental to human cognition and culture, yet its linguistic representation varies across languages and cultures. This article explores the phraseological expression of the concept “happiness” in Modern English, with a focus on its semantic features, metaphorical structure, cultural connotations, and cognitive framing. Drawing upon examples from idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and fixed phrases, the study reveals how happiness is encoded in English through diverse linguistic means that reflect emotional, social, and cultural dimensions.

Stylistic And Pragmatic Functions Of Clichés In English And Uzbek News Discourse

2025-05-10T15:42:55+00:00

This paper investigates the stylistic and pragmatic roles that clichés play in English and Uzbek news discourse. Clichés, while often criticized as overused or unimaginative, serve functional purposes in journalistic communication such as simplifying complex issues, conveying shared values, and reinforcing ideological perspectives. Through a comparative analysis of English and Uzbek news articles, this study reveals both universal and culturally specific uses of clichéd language. The findings highlight the impact of clichés on discourse tone, reader engagement, and message framing.