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What is the primary focus of stylistics?
What is the primary focus of stylistics?
- The interface between linguistic studies, literature, and cultural studies
- The study of devices in language that produce expressive or literary style (correct)
- The study of covariation between linguistic and literary phenomena
- The integration of language and literature
According to Ullmann (1957), what are the primary tasks of stylistics?
According to Ullmann (1957), what are the primary tasks of stylistics?
- The study of covariation between linguistic and literary phenomena
- Integration of language and literature
- Investigating the way a speaker fuses elements of habit, custom, and tradition
- Primarily descriptive tasks (correct)
What did Firth (1958) define as the field of research for stylistics?
What did Firth (1958) define as the field of research for stylistics?
- Investigating the way a speaker fuses elements of habit, custom, and tradition (correct)
- The study of devices in language that produce expressive or literary style
- The interface between linguistic studies, literature, and cultural studies
- Primarily descriptive tasks
What does Hendricks (1974) propose as the study of covariation between linguistic and literary phenomena?
What does Hendricks (1974) propose as the study of covariation between linguistic and literary phenomena?
According to Mukherjee (2014), what is stylistics primarily concerned with?
According to Mukherjee (2014), what is stylistics primarily concerned with?
What is stylistics primarily concerned with?
What is stylistics primarily concerned with?
According to Zyngier (2001), what is stylistics an interface between?
According to Zyngier (2001), what is stylistics an interface between?
What does Hendricks (1974) propose as the study of stylolinguistics?
What does Hendricks (1974) propose as the study of stylolinguistics?
According to Firth (1958), what are the tasks of stylistics primarily?
According to Firth (1958), what are the tasks of stylistics primarily?
What did Ullmann (1957) define stylistics as?
What did Ullmann (1957) define stylistics as?
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Stylistics
Stylistics
The study of language use in texts, exploring aesthetics and meanings.
Ullmann's Definition of Stylistics
Ullmann's Definition of Stylistics
Ullmann defined stylistics as a study of style in language, focusing on text features and meanings.
Firth's Contribution
Firth's Contribution
Firth expanded stylistics to include the function of language in context, focusing on situational meaning.
Hendricks on Linguistic Phenomena
Hendricks on Linguistic Phenomena
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Mukherjee's Focus
Mukherjee's Focus
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Zyngier's Interface
Zyngier's Interface
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Stylolinguistics
Stylolinguistics
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Tasks of Stylistics (Firth)
Tasks of Stylistics (Firth)
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Context in Stylistics
Context in Stylistics
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Linguistic Choices and Meaning
Linguistic Choices and Meaning
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Study Notes
Primary Focus of Stylistics
- Stylistics primarily examines the use of language in texts, exploring aesthetics and meanings.
- It investigates the relationship between linguistic choices and their effects in literary contexts.
Ullmann (1957) on Stylistics
- Defined stylistics as a branch focusing on the study of style in language.
- Outlined key tasks of stylistics including analyzing the features of texts and understanding how language conveys meaning and emotion.
Firth (1958) on Stylistics
- Expanded stylistics as a research field that includes the study of language function in context.
- Emphasized the importance of understanding how meaning is shaped by both language forms and situational contexts.
Hendricks (1974) on Linguistic and Literary Phenomena
- Proposed the study of covariation between linguistic elements and literary features.
- Suggested that stylistics can reveal patterns and connections influencing meaning in various texts.
Mukherjee (2014) on Stylistics
- Suggested that stylistics is primarily concerned with the interplay between linguistic structure and literary interpretation.
- Highlights the analytical methods that connect linguistic analysis with literary critique.
Zyngier (2001) on Stylistics
- Described stylistics as an interface between linguistics and literary studies, bridging gaps between the two disciplines.
- Emphasized its role in enriching both linguistic analysis and literary understanding.
Hendricks (1974) on Stylolinguistics
- Introduced stylolinguistics as the study of style within linguistics, focusing on the intersection of linguistic features and stylistic choices.
- Advocated for examining how stylistic elements contribute to language understanding.
Tasks of Stylistics according to Firth (1958)
- Identified primary tasks including analyzing linguistic forms, interpreting meaning, and situating language within its broader context.
- Highlighted the significance of context and its influence on meaning in studying language use.
Ullmann (1957) Definition of Stylistics
- Defined stylistics as a domain studying the stylistic features of languages.
- Focused on understanding how particular styles affect perception and interpretation of texts.
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Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts of stylistics with this quiz. Explore the study of style, linguistic devices, and the interface between language, literature, and cultural studies.
