Stilistika materjalid
STYLISTICS
1. Style, stylistics, a survey of stylistic studies
The term ,,style" is polysemantic. Latin ,,stilus"--a writing instrument used by the
ancients for writing on waxed tablets. Soon, the meaning was extended to denote the
manner of expressing one's ideas in written or oral form. Jonathan Swift said: ,, Style is
proper words in proper places"
Present day--half a dozen meanings:
· the characteristic manner in which a writer expresses his ideas (Style of
Byron)
· the manner of expressing ideas characteristic of a literary movement or
period (symbolism, romanticism)
· the use of lg. typical of a literary genre (comedy, drama, novel)
· the selective use of lg that depends on spheres of human activity. These
are called functional styles or registers (fiction, newspaper)
Stylist...
annaabi.ee 
