LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF SYNTACTIC COMPACTNESS IN MODERN UZBEK PUBLICISTIC TEXTS
Abstract
This study investigates the linguistic features of syntactic compactness in modern Uzbek publicistic texts, including newspapers, online media, editorials, and opinion articles. Syntactic compactness is realized through ellipsis, incomplete sentences, parataxis, nominalization, and omission of function words. These structures increase informational density, enhance stylistic expressiveness, and reduce cognitive load on readers. The analysis demonstrates that syntactic compactness is not only a stylistic device but also a functional and pragmatic strategy that reflects contemporary communicative and cognitive demands. This study highlights the role of syntactic reduction in achieving clarity, persuasiveness, and reader engagement in modern Uzbek publicistic discourse.
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