THE REALM OF LEXICAL AND SYNTACTICAL STYLISTIC DEVICES: PURPOSE, IMPACT AND EFFECTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2522-4077-2024-210-5Keywords:
stylistics, linguistics, lexical, syntactical, stylistic deviceAbstract
In this article, we make an emphasize on the lexical and syntactical stylistic devices, uncovering their profound impact on written expression. By delving into examples across various genres and contexts, we aim to illuminate their strategic use and explore how they contribute to effective communication. Lexical and syntactical stylistic devices are techniques used in writing or speech to enhance the style and impact of communication. These devices are used by writers and speakers to convey meaning, create vivid imagery, enhance rhythm, and influence the emotional response of the audience. They play a crucial role in shaping the style and impact of literary and rhetorical works. Purposes of the stylistic devices and their effects: 1) Enhancing Clarity and Vividness: Lexical devices like metaphors and similes clarify abstract concepts by linking them to concrete images or experiences. Syntactical devices such as parallelism and inversion enhance clarity by organizing ideas in a structured and logical manner. 2) Creating Emotion and Imagery: Both types of devices evoke emotional responses and create vivid imagery. Lexical devices like personification and hyperbole appeal to the senses and emotions, while syntactical devices like anaphora and chiasmus add rhythm and intensity to the writing. 3) Emphasizing Ideas: Stylistic devices are used to emphasize key ideas or themes within a text. Whether through repetition (anaphora), contrast (chiasmus), or exaggeration (hyperbole), these devices draw attention to important points and make them more memorable for the audience. 4) Shaping Tone and Style: The choice and application of stylistic devices contribute to the overall tone and style of a piece of writing or speech. They help writers achieve specific rhetorical effects, whether formal or informal, serious or playful, authoritative or persuasive. The conclusion summarizes the main results of research, which, in turn, determine the relevance of further analysis of stylistic devices. The collected selections, carried out research, observations and conclusions made in the course of this study, were used from Сambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary [1], Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English [2].
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