Year: 2026 | Month: June | Volume: 13 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 595-601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260657
Linguistic Analysis of William Shakespeare’s Plays
Masmakhanim Yusif Gaziyeva
Department of Linguoculturology, Azerbaijan University of Languages, Baki, Azerbaijan.
ABSTRACT
This article examines the linguistic characteristics of dramatic texts through the plays of William Shakespeare. The study explores the functional role of language in drama, emphasizing the relationship between dramatic speech, characterization, stage performance, and audience perception. Particular attention is paid to W. Shakespeare’s innovative use of dialogue, monologue, rhetoric, polysemy, and expressive linguistic devices. The research highlights how speech acts in W.Shakespeare’s dramas not only convey information but also shape dramatic action, reveal psychological depth, and influence the development of events. The article further analyzes lexical, semantic, morphological, and stylistic features of Shakespearean language, demonstrating its richness, flexibility, and enduring influence on dramatic discourse. The findings confirm that W. Shakespeare’s dramatic language represents a unique synthesis of literary artistry and theatrical functionality, making his works an important source for linguistic and literary studies.
Keywords: dramatic language, dialogue, speech act, rhetoric, polysemy, theatrical discourse.
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