I cant help but compare

The study is devoted to the use of comparative constructions by native speaker of the Russian language. The frequency of resort to a given linguistic device makes it possible to assert that the operation of comparisons is a need for a linguistic personality. The reasons for the popularity of the comparison lie in its linguistic essence: clarity of semantics and form, rich possibilities in creating original statements, ability to be a tool for evaluation and humor, free and effective combined with other linguistic means.

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comparison, comparative constructions, subject of comparison, reference object (image), metaphor, pun

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12.10.2018

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13.10.2018

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508

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GOST	Krylova M. «I can't help but compare» // Russkaya Rech’ – 2018. – Issue 4 C. 82-88 [Electronic resource]. URL: http://ras.jes.su/rusrech/s207987840000511-1-1-en (circulation date: 25.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013161170001266-1
MLA	Krylova, M. "«I can't help but compare»." Russkaya Rech’ 4 (2018):82-88. DOI: 10.31857/S013161170001266-1
APA	Krylova M. (2018). «I can't help but compare». Russkaya Rech’ (4), pp.82-88 DOI: 10.31857/S013161170001266-1

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