Stylistics

Stylistics

Definition

As its name, stylistics aims to study the style of both written and spoken language. Stylistics is one of the field of linguistics which analyzes specific linguistic expressions along with the explanation of its function and effect. Moreover, stylistics can also be interpreted as the study of textual meaning. By using stylistics for literary analysis, it closes the gap between literary criticism and linguistics.

History

Stylistics is a discipline that emerged as a reaction to the impressionistic and obscure tone of most literary criticism during the mid-20th century.

Function

As an approach, stylistics offers a balance between one's interpretation of a text and appropriate stylistic references to support the text's analysis.

Resources

K., Yuwono, U., & Lauder, M. R. M. T. (2005, January 1). Pesona bahasa. Gramedia Pustaka Utama. http://books.google.ie/books?id=8rt2JikaPCoC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Pesona+Bahasa&hl=&cd=1&source=gbs_api
Giovanelli, M., & Harrison, C. (2022). Stylistics and Contemporary Fiction. English Studies, 103(3), 381–385. https://doi.org/10.1080/0013838X.2022.2043035