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Phonetic stylistic devices represent an essential component of stylistics, contributing significantly to the aesthetic, emotional, and semantic dimensions of literary texts. This study investigates the role and functions of phonetic expressive means—such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, rhythm, onomatopoeia, and sound symbolism—in English literary discourse. The findings demonstrate that phonetic stylistic devices enhance textual cohesion, intensify emotional impact, reinforce semantic meaning, and create memorability. The results confirm that phonetic devices function not merely as decorative elements but as meaningful structural components contributing to stylistic effect and interpretative depth. The study highlights the pedagogical and analytical importance of phonetic stylistics in linguistic and literary education.
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