SOUND PATTERNS AS STYLISTIC TOOLS: THE ROLE OF ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA, AND RHYTHM IN ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
phonetic stylistics, sound patterns, alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhythm, English speech, spoken discourse, literary texts, communicative effectiveness, emotional impact, expressiveness.Abstract
This article analyzes the stylistic significance of sound patterns in the process of speech in English. In particular, it studies how phonetic devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, and rhythm affect the effectiveness of communication. The study argues that these devices serve as a factor in enhancing meaning not only in literary texts, but also in everyday oral speech. In some cases, the emotional impact is enhanced through sound repetitions, and sometimes the natural flow and tone of speech are formed. The article reveals the communicative function of sound devices using the example of various speech samples and highlights their impact on the perception of the listener or reader. The results of the study show that sound-based stylistic devices play an important role in increasing the expressiveness of expression in English.
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