THE ROLE OF STYLISTICS IN MODERN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
stylistic, modern linguistics, language style, literary analysis, non-literary texts, language variation, text interpretation, figurative language, tone and mood, communication, language teaching, media discourse, translation studies, cognitive stylistics, corpus analysisAbstract
Stylistics is a vital branch of modern linguistics that examines the use of language in both literary and non-literary contexts. It bridges the gap between linguistic analysis and literary interpretation, providing tools to understand how language conveys meaning, tone, and emotional effect. This essay explores the main roles of stylistics in modern linguistics, including its contribution to understanding language variation, enhancing text interpretation, improving language teaching, and supporting applications in media, translation, and technology. By analyzing linguistic choices and stylistic features, stylistics enables a deeper comprehension of communication and textual expression, highlighting its importance in contemporary linguistic studies.
