Metaphor as a stylistic feature in biblical texts of retribution

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This paper considers the stylistic significance and effects of metaphor in Biblical texts of retribution.

It aims to test the applicability of stylistics to Biblical texts of retribution.

It is hypothesized that: (a) retribution texts serve as data of analysis for examining the applicability of stylistics (b) these texts utilize metaphor to achieve certain stylistic significance and effects.

So, to analyze the data under scrutiny and achieve the aims, the study develops an eclectic model.

The analysis has come up with a number of conclusions that verify the post