THE USE OF EUPHONY AND IMAGERY IN CREATING DESCRIPTIVE SETTINGS: A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This study investigates how euphony, as a stylistic device, interacts with imagery to create vivid descriptive settings in literary texts. Euphonic elements—including alliteration, assonance, consonance, and rhythm—are examined for their role in enhancing sensory detail, emotional tone, and spatial atmosphere. Using a qualitative stylistic analysis of selected English and Uzbek literary passages, the study reveals that euphony not only beautifies language but also deepens reader immersion by reinforcing visual, auditory, and tactile imagery. The findings highlight how writers’ intentional use of sound patterns contributes to the creation of cohesive and emotionally resonant narrative settings.