ADJECTIVES AND MODAL VERBS USED IN HOROSCOPES AND THEIR IMPACT ON READERS
Horoscopes focus on multiple issues related to human existence in general, they also focus on the particular issues and concerns of human life. In this article we analyzed adjectives and modal verbs used in horoscopes and their impact on readers. The findings of the article have revealed that mainly positive adjectives and modal verbs of possibility and prediction are used. Furthermore, these adjectives impact the readers’ emotions positively and the modal verbs mainly provide a sense of hope and control regarding the future.
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