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The Stylistic Functions of Abstract and Concrete Nouns in Temsula Ao’s Selected Poems

Author(s) Mr. Sourav Murasing
Country India
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This study examines the stylistic functions of abstract and concrete nouns in selected poems by Temsula Ao within the framework of linguistic stylistics. As an essential lexical category, nouns contribute significantly to poetic expression by shaping imagery, representing experience, and reinforcing thematic concerns. Temsula Ao’s poetry demonstrates a deliberate use of both abstract and concrete nouns to explore memory, identity, cultural heritage, nature, ageing, love, loss, and resilience. Adopting a qualitative research design, the study employs close textual analysis to investigate how these lexical choices operate within their poetic contexts. The analysis reveals that concrete nouns create vivid images rooted in everyday life and the natural environment, while abstract nouns communicate emotional, psychological, and philosophical dimensions of experience. Rather than functioning independently, these two categories complement one another, enabling ordinary objects and natural elements to acquire symbolic significance. Their interaction strengthens the expressive quality of the poems and deepens their thematic complexity. The study argues that Temsula Ao’s careful selection of nouns constitutes a distinctive feature of her poetic style, illustrating how lexical choices contribute to both aesthetic effect and literary meaning. By foregrounding the stylistic potential of noun selection, this research also highlights the value of lexical stylistics in the interpretation of contemporary Indian English poetry.
Keywords Keywords: Linguistic Stylistics, abstract nouns, concrete nouns, symbolic significance, Indian English poetry.
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-02
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