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Keyword: «stylistic device»

LINGUISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE COMIC IN INTERNET DISCOURSE
Author: Dilyara Saberova
The article discusses the concept of Internet Discourse, explores modes of the transmission of the comic in a variety of genres of the virtual network. Humorous texts taken from the relevant websites are used. Their genre and thematic affiliation are analyzed, an emphasis is placed as well on the stylistic devicesused for creating a comic effect in these texts.
Keywords: comic effect, stylistic device, creolized text, internet discourse, virtual network, internet text, humour, internet genre, internet meme
Alfred Doolittle as an Atypical Reasoner in B. Shaw’s Comedy “Pygmalion”
Author: Larisa Tatanova
The article deals with stylistic ways of creating the image of the atypical reasoner Alfred Doolittle in the classical work by B. Shaw. The playwright’s imagery is viewed within the context of socialist and feministic ideas advocated in the play. The author comes to the conclusion that Doolittle’s characterization is based upon an ample use of lexical, syntactic and phonetic devices indicative of oratorical style.
Keywords: hyperbole, stylistic device, anaphora, paradox, epiphora, reasoner, antonomasia, alliteration, assonance
The stylistic device of antonomasia in the novels by Joan Rowling
Author: Larisa Tatanova
The article deals with the way the lexical stylistic device of antonomasia is used in Harry Potter novels. Speaking names are viewed within the context of information they render and cultural associations they arouse. The author comes to the conclusion that Rowling’s ample use of antonomasia can be reinforced with other tropes that have a similar linguistic nature.
Keywords: metaphor, irony, allusion, stylistic device, antonomasia, harry potter novels, joan rowling
Stylistic Peculiarities of Donald Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Author: Larisa Tatanova
The article deals with the typical features of D. Trump’s inaugural address that is seen as an example of oratorical style. Particular attention is paid to the use of lexical, syntactic and phonetic devices the president resorts to. Tropes are viewed within the context of political, social and religious beliefs they render and arguments they support. The role of different kinds of syntactic and lexical repetitions as a central manifestation of oratorical speeches is also in the focus of the given paper.
Keywords: metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, stylistic device, anaphora, epiphora, alliteration, oratorical style, inauguration speech, chiasmus
Stylistic Aspects of Bon Jovi Song Lyrics
Author: Larisa Tatanova
The article deals with the stylistic and content analysis of Bon Jovi song lyrics. A small number of most popular songs of the iconic American rock band are viewed within the context of acute social and inter-personal problems they raise and cultural associations they evoke. The role and functions of emotionally colored syntactic and lexical devices frequently used by the songwriters are also in the focus of the given paper.
Keywords: metaphor, allusion, trope, framing, simile, stylistic device, epithet, anaphora, gradation, pun, bon jovi, syntactic repetition, anadiplosis, zeugma