Stylistic Devices: Substitution and Combination in Language

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1. Figures of Combination (Inequality)

1.1. Definition: Unequal comparisons in structure or emphasis.

1.1.1. Climax: Ascending order of importance.

1.1.2. Anticlimax: Sudden drop in significance.

1.2. Effects: Builds drama, surprise, or humor.

2. Figures of Combination (Opposition)

2.1. Definition: Contrast to highlight differences.

2.1.1. Antithesis: Juxtaposition (e.g., "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times").

2.1.2. Oxymoron: Contradictory terms (e.g., "Deafening silence").

2.2. Effects: Heightens tension, contrast, or thematic depth.

3. Figures of Combination (Identity)

3.1. Definition: Devices that reinforce similarity or sameness.

3.1.1. Repetition: Echoes phrases (e.g., "Never, never, never give up").

3.1.2. Anaphora: Repetition at sentence beginnings.

3.2. Effects: Rhythm, emphasis, and emotional build-up.

4. Figures of Substitution (Quality): Irony

4.1. Definition: Saying the opposite of what is meant (e.g., "What a beautiful day!" during a storm).

4.1.1. Verbal Irony: Sarcastic remarks.

4.1.2. Situational Irony: Unexpected outcomes.

4.1.3. Dramatic Irony: Audience knows more than characters.

4.2. Effects: Creates humor, criticism, or dramatic tension.

4.3. Case Studies: Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar ("Brutus is an honorable man").

5. Stylistic Semasiology

5.1. Definition: The study of meaning and stylistic devices in language.

5.1.1. Expressive Means (EMs): Standard language forms that enhance expressiveness (e.g., intonation, word choice).

5.1.2. Stylistic Devices (SDs): Deliberate literary tools for emphasis (e.g., metaphor, irony).

5.1.3. Criteria: Structural, functional, and semantic relevance.

5.1.4. Examples: Highlighted from literary and everyday language.

6. Figures of Substitution (Quantity)

6.1. Definition: Replacing elements of speech to emphasize quantity or repetition.

6.1.1. Hyperbole: Exaggeration (e.g., "I’ve told you a thousand times").

6.1.2. Litotes: Understatement (e.g., "He’s not exactly a genius").

6.2. Effects: Emphasis, humor, or rhetorical impact.

7. Figures of Substitution (Quality): Metonymy and Varieties

7.1. Definition: Substitution of a related term (e.g., "The crown" for "The monarchy").

7.1.1. Synecdoche: Part representing the whole (e.g., "Wheels" for "Car").

7.1.2. Eponym: Using a name (e.g., "Achilles' heel").

7.2. Effects: Adds depth, compactness, and symbolic layers.

8. Figures of Substitution (Quality): Metaphor and Varieties

8.1. Definition: Implied comparison (e.g., "Time is a thief").

8.1.1. Simple Metaphor: Basic imagery.

8.1.2. Extended Metaphor: Sustained across sentences.

8.1.3. Dead Metaphor: Common phrases (e.g., "Leg of a table").

8.2. Effects: Evokes vivid imagery, emotional resonance, or creative comparisons.