THE EMPLOYMENT OF ZEUGMA AND SYLLEPSIS IN ADAGES AND FAMOUS QUOTES AS A KIND OF DISCOURSE GENERA

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The study aims to explore zeugma and syllepsis in adages and famous quotes as discourse forms. This study also aims to determine if they are different figures of speech, if they are widely used in adages, famous quotes in literature, why they are employed in the text's message, and which type among their subtypes is most important prominent. Methodology: The study follows the major categories of zeugma and Seagal’s model of syllepsis. This research is of theoretical type, and the research method is descriptive-analytical. The data collection method is a library and refers to documents, books, and articles. Results: The findings of this study indicated that they are widely used in this type of discourse, prozeugma is most prominent, and that they are different figures, while syllepsis is rare. Application: These results will enhance the writer\speaker's appreciation ability and language performance by using the figure of speech as a tool in their message. Novelty: The results of this study should be reliable in the field of discourse analysis when speakers \ writers want to deliver an effective and strong language.