Stylistic Devices in Hospitality-Related Linguistic Units and Their Linguopragmatic Interpretation

This article explores phraseological units and proverbs related to Hospitality from stylistic point of view and their unique peculiarities in Uzbek and English languages. In linguistic units used in the context of hospitality, stylistic devices are extremely important from a linguistic point of view, as they help to study national values, social relations, and communicative strategies expressed through language means. Stylistic devices such as metaphor, irony, hyperbole, epithet, and others in the theme of hospitality perform not only an aesthetic but also a linguo-pragmatic function: they strengthen the relationship between guest and host, express values such as sincerity, respect, and compassion. Through such devices, language demonstrates its close connection with culture and social values. Various linguistic examples will be provided and analyzed in this article.