The Evolution of Donald Trump’s Image in Rap Lyrics
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https://doi.org/10.28925/2412-2491.2024.2212Keywords:
rap, stylistic device, metaphor, hyperbole, simile, lyrics, hip-hopAbstract
The paper researches the peculiarities of the development of the reference to Donald Trump in rap lyrics. The paper focuses on the analysis of stylistic devices and metaphors used by the authors of rap lyrics when referring to the image of Donald Trump as a businessman and politician; as well as the analysis of the sociocultural context of these references, their significance within the genre and American culture in general, and their stylistic effect.
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