EXPRESSIVE POTENTIAL OF REPETITION IN SCIENTIFIC TEXT

Abstract

Modern scientific thought is characterized by a clear focus on enhancing the emotional richness of scientific texts. This study stands out due to its significance in the detailed examination of the expressive potential of repetition in the work of the renowned linguist Steven Pinker “The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature.” The objective of the research is to identify the lexico-stylistic and expressive potential of repetition used by the author to effectively convey key ideas. The choice of specific forms of repetition is influenced by the researcher’s individual perception, worldview, and professional attitudes. The analysis revealed that the repetition employed by S. Pinker plays a key role in the process of understanding the reality through language means. The use of various types of repetition (lexical repetition, phrasal repetition, anaphora, chiasmus, and other figures) in English scientific texts demonstrates the presence of expressive potential that contributes to enhancing the emotional impact of the statement. The results allow to make a certain theoretical basis for the subsequent study of the expressive-evaluative component of English science communication.