SIMILES AND METAPHORS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK FAIRYTALES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This article explores the use of similes and metaphors in English and Uzbek fairytales, analyzing their role in enriching storytelling, shaping cultural identity, and transmitting moral values. Both figures of speech enhance narratives by creating vivid imagery and deeper symbolic meanings. However, their application differs based on linguistic, historical, and cultural factors. Through an examination of examples from both traditions, this study highlights key similarities and differences in the rhetorical and stylistic use of simile and metaphor