THE NATURE OF STYLISTIC DEVICES AND THEIR ROLE IN A LITERARY TEXT

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of stylistic figures as an essential element of a literary text. It examines the main types of figures of speech, their classification, and their functions in creating expressiveness. Based on linguo-stylistic analysis, the role of syntactic means in shaping the author’s style is revealed. Special attention is paid to the functional aspect of stylistic figures within the context of a literary work. This article examines the nature of stylistic devices and their role in literary texts. Stylistic devices are viewed as expressive linguistic means that enhance the aesthetic and communicative value of a text. The study focuses on how these devices function not only as tools of artistic expression but also as structural elements that contribute to the organization and coherence of literary discourse. Special attention is given to the impact of stylistic devices on emotional perception and reader interpretation. It is demonstrated that devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, anaphora, and antithesis enrich the text by creating imagery, emphasis, and contrast. Furthermore, the article highlights the connection between stylistic choices and an author’s individual style, showing how repeated patterns of device usage form a distinctive literary voice.