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International Journal Of Literature And Languages

Peer Reviewed | Open Access | E-ISSN: 2771-2834
Published Article

Structural Components of Similes in Navoi’s “Farhod Va Shirin” And Their Distinctive Functions

Structural Components of Similes in Navoi’s “Farhod Va Shirin” And Their Distinctive Functions

Authors

  • Mumtozbegim Abduolimova
    PhD student / DSc, Professor, Department of Uzbek Language, Fergana State University, Fergana, 150100, Uzbekistan
  • Nargizaxon Umarova
    PhD student / DSc, Professor, Department of Uzbek Language, Fergana State University, Fergana, 150100, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37547/ijll/Volume06Issue04-20

Keywords:

Simile structural components linguo-cultural linguistics

Abstract

This study examines the structural components and distinctive functions of similes in Alisher Navoi’s epic poem Farhod va Shirin. Drawing on linguo-cultural and cognitive linguistic frameworks, the research analyzes the four-component model of simile – subject, standard, basis, and formal marker – and its semantic, grammatical, and artistic roles. The findings demonstrate that similes in the poem serve as multilayered linguo-cognitive units reflecting Navoi's mastery of Turkic literary language and his capacity to encode cultural meaning through figurative comparison.

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