METAPHOR AND ITS ARTISTIC-LINGUISTIC ROLE IN THE WORK OF SHUHRAT ARIF

As is known, artistic images and means of expression consist of diverse forms and methods, which serve to vividly and naturally depict the reality or emotional experiences captured by the author, increase the impact of the work, attract the reader's attention, leave a vivid impression on his mind, and provide spiritual nourishment. Metaphor has a special place in ensuring the expressive capabilities and artistic significance of a work of art. In Uzbek philology, metaphors have become an object of extensive study as one of the important means of ensuring the artistry of artistic speech. The study of metaphor is especially significant in works aimed at studying the linguopoetic features of the work of writers and poets. In this regard, the movement and its types play a special role in the work of Shuhrat Orif, one of the talented representatives of modern Uzbek poetry. In particular, the role of metaphors created by the poet in ensuring the effectiveness and expressiveness of the artistic text is noteworthy. This article presents an analysis of metaphors widely used in Sh.Arif's poetry using examples.