Semantic prosody in elif shafak’s the forty rules of love: a corpus based analysis
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2024
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
The study uses idea of semantic prosody, which examines how words affect
meanings based on their frequent use with other words. The goal is to understand how
these emotional nuances engage readers and influence the story's tone. Using the
qualitative method and Mahlberg and McIntyre's model, the study analyzes the entire
text of the novel. Sketch Engine is the main tool used to analyze word frequencies and
associations. The research includes keyword analysis, collocation analysis,
concordance analysis, and qualitative interpretation. The findings show that Shafak
uses specific words to evoke strong emotions, shaping character development and
themes of love and enlightenment. The study suggests that authors and translators
consider semantic prosody to enhance the emotional impact of their stories.
Additionally, educators can use these insights to teach how language shapes meaning
and emotional response in literature.