A Corpus-Based Stylistic Study of PACOP: Analyzing Nationalism, Love, and Unity in Pakistani Patriotic Anthems

Abstract

This research investigates the linguistic and stylistic characteristics of the Pakistani Patriotic Anthems Corpus of Pakistan (PACOP), concentrating on themes of nationalism, love, unity, and sacrifice. A stylistic analysis based on corpus data is utilized to explore the patterns of figurative language and their significance in forming a patriotic narrative. Through a qualitative examination of texts, important stylistic devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, alliteration, repetition, allusion, and euphemism are analyzed. Data derived from the PACOP corpus is organized in comprehensive tables, followed by specific discussions that emphasize the prevalence and context of these devices. The findings reveal that stylistic features play a crucial role in generating emotional engagement and are fundamental in crafting national identity and shared memory. This study contributes to the comprehension of patriotic language as a means for ideological articulation and emotional mobilization.