LAC178 Assignment 1 Essay

INTRODUCTION A novel is the name ascribed to the genre of literature which is the result of creative mind of a writer and the readers come in contact with the fictional world of the novels through its language. Hence, for comprehending fictional texts, a close study and analysis of language is a necessary prerequisite. Stylistic analysis is used as an analytical tool to see textual patterns and its significance. It is based on statistical data that validate how language, vocabulary and

1. Introduction and Theoretical framework 1.1 stylistics Stylistics is the linguistic study of style in language. There has been a long debate among scholars about the role and definition of stylistics .Many scholars have tried to give their insights about the role of stylistics to the field of textual analysis. Coyle ( 1993) states that the purpose of stylistics is to uncover the literary language used by the author to formulate his message. stylistics then is concerned

Content: Introduction……………………………. Chapter I. I.I General notes on style and Stylistic…………………. I.II. General notes on functional styles of language…………… I.III. Publicistic style……………………………………… I.III.I Oratory and Speeches…………………………. I.III.II. The Essay…………………………………… I.III.III Journalistic Articles…………………………… Introduction: Definition Publicistic style of speech represents a functional version of a literary language and will widely be applied in various spheres

Review of European Studies December, 2009 A Stylistic Analysis of “Miss Brill” by Katherine Mansfield Shenli Song College of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Gongshang University Office of Foreign Language College at Zhejiang Gongshang University Xia Sha City-University-Town, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China E-mail: windyforever@gmail.com Abstract Katherine Mansfield, remembered as one of the finest writers of English short stories, enjoys enduring fame and a somewhat awesome literary status with

Chapter 9 Language and Literature There is a very close relationship between language and literature. The part of linguistics that studies the language of literature is termed LITERARY STYLISTICS. It focuses on the study of linguistic features related to literary style. 9.1 Theoretical background Our pursuit of style, the most elusive and fascinating phenomenon, has been enhanced by the constant studies of generations of scholars, “Style”, the phenomenon, has been recognized since

Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 film Arrival is a hallmark of science fiction, relying on standard genre tropes, but, on a deeper level, serving to expand the boundaries of what a science fiction piece can be and what topics it can broach. Though simple in premise, the film actually poses a complex narrative that carries deep and thought provoking undertones, which supplies it with an unusual weight when compared to most science fiction films. Simplistically, linguistic expert Louise Banks, with the aid

How do Neil Blomkamp in District 9 and Clint Eastwood in Invictus use language and stylistic features in similar and differing ways to present the idea of apartheid? Introduction In Neil Blomkamp’s District 9 and Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, the idea of apartheid is expressed using many different point of views, language and stylistic features. They both use camera angles and techniques to highlight power structures and point of views in the films. Additionally, they both use Mis-on-scene and symbolism

The Development of the ‘Stream-of-Consciousness’ Technique in Modernist English Fiction (with Special Reference to the Contributions of James Joyce and Virginia Woolf) Arpan Adhikary The term ‘stream of consciousness’ as applied in literary criticism to designate a particular mode of prose narrative was first coined by philosopher William James in his book Principles of Psychology (1890) to describe the uninterrupted flow of perceptions, memories and thoughts in active human psyche. As a literary

Coupled with an ingenious, artistic imagination and a strong command of language and stylistic technique, Poe’s poetry and short stories were a catalyst for Gothic fiction and transformed the future of American literature. Although his writing style was heavily criticized by notable 19th-century writers, his suspenseful tales of death/loss, beauty, and insanity made him one of the most influential modern writers. His poetry and prose evoke an intense psychological thrill ride that both frightens

Helen Garner Helen Garner’s work has elements of both fiction and non-fiction. Her essays such as ‘ Against Embarrassment’ (2003) are written in a style that incorporates elements that are usually seen in novels while in her novel Monkey Grip (1977) is essentially re written version of her diary and as such questions weather real life can be written as fiction. I think that in today’s literary world the definition of fiction and non-fiction have become a little blurred. I believe that this is a