The Concept Of “Surprise” In Media Discourse (Based on English Language Material)

Authors

  • Rakhmatullayeva Dilrabo Alimjanovna Senior teacher of the Department of “Language and its Teaching Methodology” of Angren University, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/eijps-06-04-05

Keywords:

Concept, basic emotion, surprise

Abstract

This article examines the concept of "surprise" in media discourse. The study's relevance to the increasing emotiveness of journalistic texts, which often becomes a tool of propaganda. Therefore, analysing the manifestation of basic emotions, including the emotion of "surprise", will contribute to a deeper understanding of texts, an essential skill in today’s world with contradictory information.

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Published

2026-04-09

How to Cite

Rakhmatullayeva Dilrabo Alimjanovna. (2026). The Concept Of “Surprise” In Media Discourse (Based on English Language Material). Next Scientists International Journal EIJPS, 6(04), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.55640/eijps-06-04-05

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 04 (2026): Volume - VI Issue - IV

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