SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF EMOTIONAL-EXPRESSIVE WORDS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Abstract
This article presents a study on the semantic analysis of emotional-expressive words in the English language. The research focuses on understanding the underlying meanings and connotations of words that convey emotions or feelings. By examining the nuances and subtleties of these emotional-expressive words, the study aims to shed light on how language is used to communicate and express emotions effectively. The methodology involves analyzing a diverse range of emotional words in English, categorizing them based on their semantic properties, and exploring the connections between different emotional expressions. The findings of this research can provide valuable insights into the intricacies of emotional communication in language and contribute to a deeper understanding of how emotions are expressed and interpreted through words.
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