SUBJECT MATTER OF STYLISTICS. THE MAIN TRENDS IN STYLE STUDY

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This article delves into the fundamental aspects of stylistics, a field dedicated to analyzing how language use varies according to context, function, and intention. The main trends in stylistic study are explored, including formal stylistics, which analyzes language structures; functional stylistics, which examines the communicative functions of language; cognitive stylistics, which focuses on mental processes involved in understanding style; and sociolinguistic approaches, which consider the role of social variables in shaping language. By reviewing these different perspectives, the article offers a comprehensive overview of stylistic analysis and its significance in various fields, particularly literature, linguistics, and communication studies