Reduplication as a Stylistic Device in Bodo Folk Songs

Author(s)	Mr. Amula Boro, Dr. Pratima Brahma
Country	India
Abstract	Reduplication persists for repetition of a word or a syllable. In addition, reduplication is an important morphological and stylistic feature in many languages including Bodo. In Bodo folk songs, reduplication functions not merely as a grammatical process but as a powerful stylistic device that increases rhythm, musicality, emotional intensity and aesthetic appeal. In this study, the researcher examines reduplication from a linguistic stylistic perspective focusing on its forms, functions, and expressive meanings in Bodo folk songs. The study adopts a descriptive analytical methodology within the framework of linguistic stylistics and folkloristics. Data have been collected from authentic Bodo folk song texts through fieldwork, published compilations and other relevant secondary sources. Both full and partial reduplication are identified and analysed to show how repetition contributes to emphasis, intensification, sound symbolism, emotional expression, and cultural meaning. The findings reveal that reduplication plays a crucial role in foregrounding stylistic features of Bodo folk songs and supports their oral transmission and performative effectiveness.
Keywords	Bodo Folk Songs, Stylistics, Reduplication, Oral Literature
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-29

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