A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF STYLISTIC DEVICES IN TERMS OF ALOGISM IN ENGLISH
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This article provides a thorough analysis of various stylistic devices, including oxymoron, irony, litotes, catachresis, hyperbole, zeugma, inversion, and ellipses, elucidating their definitions, functions, and impacts within literary works.Abstract
In any language stylistic devices are fundamental to convey messages expressively and effectively. These devices, ranging from oxymoron to ellipses, play pivotal roles in adding depth, emphasis, and nuance to language, thereby enriching the reader's experience.
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