This study explores the phenomenon of inversion in English and Karakalpak fairy tales, focusing on its structural, functional, and stylistic features.
Inversion, the deliberate alteration of the standard word order, serves as a powerful linguistic device to emphasize certain elements, create rhythm, or enhance the aesthetic quality of the narrative. By comparing its use in English and Karakalpak fairy tales, the research highlights both universal and culturally specific patterns. Drawing on examples from traditional texts, the study investigates how inversion contributes to storytelling, character portrayal, and thematic development in each linguistic and cultural context. The findings reveal that while English fairy tales often use inversion to achieve poetic effects and dramatic tension, Karakalpak fairy tales employ it to adhere to oral storytelling traditions and emphasize moral lessons. This comparative analysis enriches our understanding of cross-cultural narrative techniques and underscores the role of
inversion in shaping the oral and literary heritage of diverse cultures.