Peculiarities of Phrasal Verbs in the English Language (by the Example of Newspaper Materials)
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This article explores the peculiarities of phrasal verbs in the English language, focusing specifically on their usage in newspaper materials. Phrasal verbs are an integral part of everyday language, yet their significance in journalistic writing has not been fully examined. The study aims to identify and analyze the most commonly used phrasal verbs in different sections of English-language newspapers, such as news, opinion, business, sports, and entertainment, and to investigate how their meanings and functions shift depending on the context. The research examines how phrasal verbs contribute to the tone, style, and overall effectiveness of newspaper articles, considering their ability to convey action, emotion, and emphasis in both formal and informal contexts. The study draws on a corpus of contemporary newspaper articles from a range of English-language sources, utilizing qualitative methods of analysis to identify patterns in phrasal verb usage. The findings show that phrasal verbs are frequently employed to enhance expressiveness, capture attention, and create a conversational tone, especially in sections like opinion and entertainment. In more formal contexts, such as business and politics, phrasal verbs are used to maintain clarity and precision while still keeping the text accessible to a broad audience. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the contextual variability of phrasal verbs in journalistic writing and their role in shaping readers’ perceptions of formality, informality, and tone. This research highlights the need for greater attention to phrasal verb usage in language studies and journalism.
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