Repetition and its role in textual cohesion in poetry Hasab Sheikh Jaafar

Abstract

Verbal repetition is characterized by lightness and beauty; it derives its suggestive power from the poetic energy embedded in the language of poetry itself. When integrated into the poetic text, it enriches the language with its meanings and associations. Repetition is part of poetic language, a fundamental tool used to express emotional and affective moments. In Hassan al-Sheikh Jafar’s work, repetition serves as a means for the poet to express internal feelings and thoughts, serving as a way to release what is inside him. Repetition is connected to psychological, rhythmic, and structural motivations. It ensures the continuity of the text, linking larger units to smaller ones, and reinforces the writer's intended message, ensuring the growth and development of the text while solidifying concepts for the reader. This paper explores repetition and its various types as one of the elements that contribute to achieving overall textual cohesion, particularly in terms of lexical connections, as seen in the poetry of Hassan al-Sheikh Jafar.