LINGUOCULTURAL FEATURES OF COMMISSIVE SPEECH ACTS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK DETECTIVE FILMS

• Mohinur Ibrohimjon qizi Tursunova

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This study explores the linguocultural features of commissive speech acts in English and Uzbek detective film discourse. Commissive speech acts, such as promises, threats, guarantees, and commitments, reflect not only speakers’ intentions but also the cultural values and social norms of a particular linguistic community. The aim of the study is to identify the linguocultural characteristics of commissive speech acts and to compare their realization in English and Uzbek detective films. The research is based on examples selected from the British detective series “Sherlock Holmes” and the Uzbek detective series “Shaytanat”. A comparative linguocultural approach, supported by pragmatic and discourse analysis methods, was employed to examine how cultural traditions, social relationships, and communicative norms influence the use of commissive speech acts. The findings reveal that English detective discourse tends to employ more direct and individual-oriented commissive expressions, whereas Uzbek detective discourse frequently relies on indirect, metaphorical, and culturally embedded forms. Promises in Uzbek discourse often emphasize loyalty, respect, and social obligation, while English promises highlight personal responsibility and individual commitment. Similar differences were observed in the realization of threat speech acts. The study concludes that linguocultural factors significantly influence the form and function of commissive speech acts and play an important role in shaping communication within detective film discourse. 

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