THE ROLE OF DIMINUTIVE FORMS OF ZOONYMS IN CREATING EMOTIONAL TONE IN CHILDREN’S POETRY

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  • Numonova Mukharramkhon English language teacher Kokand University,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

diminutive zoonyms, children’s poetry, emotional tone, semantics, cognitive linguistics, literary education, affective language

Abstract

This study explores the role of diminutive forms of zoonyms in shaping the emotional tone of children’s poetry. By analyzing a corpus of authentic English, Uzbek, and Russian poems, the research examines how diminutive animal names—such as kitty, puppy, or culturally equivalent forms in other languages—convey affection, playfulness, tenderness, or other emotions that are easily comprehensible for young readers. Drawing on lexical semantics, cognitive semantics, and stylistic theory, the study demonstrates that diminutive zoonyms function as powerful semantic and affective tools, enhancing emotional engagement, narrative intimacy, and child-friendly interpretation. The findings suggest that diminutive forms contribute significantly to both aesthetic and pedagogical dimensions of children’s poetry, supporting vocabulary development, emotional literacy, and imaginative understanding.

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Published

2025-12-28

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Vol. 4 No. 11 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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THE ROLE OF DIMINUTIVE FORMS OF ZOONYMS IN CREATING EMOTIONAL TONE IN CHILDREN’S POETRY. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(11), 3297-3304. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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