The Monster Cockroach

Style and Technique

The book «The Monster Cockroach» by Korney Chukovsky is written in the genre of children's poetry and is a fairy tale in verse. The style of the work is characterized by vividness and dynamism, achieved through the use of rhyme and rhythm, making the text easy to remember and musical. The language of the work is rich with figurative expressions and metaphors, contributing to the creation of lively and memorable images. Chukovsky uses hyperbole and allegory to emphasize the absurdity and comical nature of the events. The structure of the story is linear, with a clear development of events, first describing the world of animals, then the appearance of the Monster Cockroach, its reign, and finally, its defeat. The work is filled with dialogues and exclamations, adding liveliness and emotion. Chukovsky masterfully uses repetition and sound imagery to enhance the impact of the reading and highlight key moments of the plot.