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The Nature of the Figurative Speech and Its Rhetorical Effect in the Dictionary "asas Al-balaghah" by Zamakhshari

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This research aims to highlight the unique lexical characteristic adopted by "Al-Zamakhshari" in his dictionary "Asas al-Balaghah". It is an attempt to elaborate on the methodological form used to achieve his distinctive style, which is based on generating lexical terms from their literal meanings to figurative speech. This also contributes to the expansion of rhetoric and enriches the Arabic language.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

DOI: 10.31435/ijitss.2(50).2026.6300

Authors: Abderrahmane Belalem, Mohammed Belalem

Institutions: University of Tamanghasset, University of Algiers Benyoucef Benkhedda

Language: English

Topic: Lexicography and Language Studies

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100

OpenAlex ID: W7167228317

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