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Stylistics Analysis of Robert Burn’s Poem “A Red, Red Rose”
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Abstract
In this study, researchers will stylistically analyze a well-known poem by Robert Burn “A Red, Red Rose”. This poem is considered a linguistic marvel, to examine this statement, the researcher analyses this poem to explore its linguistic importance. The objective of this study is to present a stylistic analysis of a poem that will be useful in deciphering the poem's underlying meanings. It unequivocally brings to light the poet's true message. The poem is analyzed in terms of stylistic foregrounding and by different levels of stylistic analyses proposed by Leech. Furthermore, it intends to investigate the effects that the use of figures of speech has on the minds of the readers. Robert Burn has used various literary devices and unique diction by incorporating the Scottish dialect and lexical deviation blending with the amazing theme of love and separation. The study is significant for students and literary critics interested in exploring Robert Burn’s works, highlighting the interdependence of literature and linguistics.
Keywords
stylistics analysis, stylistics foregrounding, discourse
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Abro,S. (2023). Stylistics Analysis of Robert Burn’s Poem “A Red, Red Rose”. Advances in Social Behavior Research,3,1-10.
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