Meaning Of The Word Stylistics

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What's The Definition Of Stylistics?

stylistics in American English
the study of style as a means of analyzing works of literature and their effect; now often, specif., such study using mathematical and statistical methods
noun: the study and description of the choices of linguistic expression that are characteristic of a group or an individual in specific communicative settings, esp. in literary works

stylistics in British English
noun: a branch of linguistics concerned with the study of characteristic choices in use of language, esp literary language, as regards sound, form, or vocabulary, made by different individuals or social groups in different situations of use

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