THE ROLE OF STYLISTICS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

This article investigates the essential function of stylistics in language education, highlighting its importance as a link between linguistic analysis and literary interpretation. By analyzing the use of language for stylistic purposes, stylistics improves learners’ interpretive abilities, critical reasoning, and comprehension of language variation. The article emphasizes how stylistic techniques can clarify intricate texts, aid in both creative and academic expression, and encourage more profound engagement with literary and non-literary works. Practical applications for the classroom—such as examining advertisements, song lyrics, and creative writing activities—are presented to demonstrate how stylistics can be seamlessly incorporated into teaching. The article concludes that integrating stylistics into language instruction enhances learners’ appreciation of language as a means of communication and artistic expression, establishing it as a vital element of contemporary language teaching.