FOLK LANGUAGE AND ELEMENTS OF ORAL SPEECH IN THE SHORT STORIES OF SABAHATTIN ALI

Abstract

This article investigates the use of folk language and elements of oral speech in the short stories of Sabahattin Ali. The study focuses on how colloquial vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, dialectal features, and conversational structures function within literary discourse. Applying a functional-stylistic and sociolinguistic approach, the research analyzes the role of oral speech elements in enhancing narrative realism, character authenticity, and cultural representation. The findings indicate that Sabahattin Ali effectively integrates spoken language into written form, allowing marginalized voices to be expressed naturally and convincingly. Moreover, the use of folk language not only strengthens the aesthetic value of the texts but also serves as a tool for social critique and ideological expression. The study concludes that oral speech elements are essential in bridging the gap between literature and real-life communication, contributing significantly to the communicative and artistic power of the author’s works.