volume Number 12، number In Volume 1، Spring 2019 ، issue Number 43

A study of factors involved in the making of hyperboles in works of epic

Mohammad Reza Salehi Mazandarani (Author in Charge), Nasrollah Emami , Manuchehr Tashakori , Atefeh Nikmehr

Abstract
Hyperboles and their effects have enormous presence in epics and their study is related to the “Elme-Badi’e”. We are accustomed with classifying hyperboles in three different groups. This classification alone does not suffice to show how they are pivotal in epics. What is also needed is a study of the narrative of these hyperboles. Hyperboles are essential parts of epic texts. Therefore discovering and extracting hyperboles in a coherent way that can lead to a better understanding of their true functions is of grave importance. Three different factors are involved in the creation of powerful hyperboles: syntax ,music and imagery. In this study, we have attempted to present a suitable answer to the question “What factors are involved in creating as well as deepening the use of hyperboles?” We have meant to take these factors as essential factors and then give statistical representations of the use of each of these factors in major pieces of work in Persian literature.

Keyword
Epic , Shahnāmeh , Hyperbole , Music , Syntax , Imagery

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