Syntactic Comparative Constructions of Negation

Negation is a pragmatic universal of human language that allows speakers to deny, contradict, or invert statements. Syntactically, negation can be realised in various ways, depending on the language and its grammatical rules. This article examines syntactic comparative constructions of negation, exploring diff erent types, their functions, and their signifi cance in linguistic theory. Negation is a multifaceted syntactic device in postcolonial literary discourse that shapes narrative structure, character development, and reader engagement. Its study off ers valuable insights into the complex interplay between language and literature, highlighting the interplay between form, meaning, and interpretation. Analysing empirical material also allows us to assert that such constructions in expressing negation fi nd their imprint in situations where the decisive moment is a special emotional mood between communicants. Key words: post-colonial literature, negation, discourse, comparative construction, syntax, pragmatic universal

Narrative · Negation · Comparative and World Literature · Literary Theory and Cultural Hermeneutics · Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies