Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attemp... more Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attempts to establish principles capable of explaining the particular choices made by individuals and social groups in their use of language, such as socialization, the production and perception of meaning, critical discourse analysis and literary criticism. Thus, stylistics is a distinctive term that may be used to determine the connections between the forms and effects within a particular variety of language. This paper, therefore, examines the stylistic analysis of "Ekun Iyawo" (a sub-genre of oral poetry sung by the bride as she prepares to leave for her husband's home). The objective of the paper is aimed at appreciating the beauty of language, by giving an in-depth linguistic analysis to the strident song which the poet singer renders at this joyful occasion. Our analysis shows a preponderant use of poetic devices such as alliteration, anadiplosis, anaphora, epiphora, etc. ...
Recently, Nigeria has been enmeshed in the throes and quakes of insecurity. The media as the four... more Recently, Nigeria has been enmeshed in the throes and quakes of insecurity. The media as the fourth estate of the realm is in the centre of the problem. Through its news reporting and editorials, the media mediate in events between the government and the masses. The media regulate the thought direction of the readers; hence, helping them to formulate ideologies on national issues through language. The study aims to examine two editorials on the Federal government-Boko Haram face-off to reveal the media’s roles in the event. Through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the paper evaluates how the editorials represent the ideology of insecurity and how they contribute to or solve the problem. To achieve this, van Dijk’s socio-cognitive approach to CDA is employed. Eventually, the study discovers that words, phrases and clauses (i.e. language) are essential in discourses. Through these elements, the editorials present the raging insecurity problem as insuperable because the Boko Haram in...
Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attemp... more Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attempts to establish principles capable of explaining the particular choices made by individuals and social groups in their use of language, such as socialization, the production and perception of meaning, critical discourse analysis and literary criticism. Thus, stylistics is a distinctive term that may be used to determine the connections between the forms and effects within a particular variety of language. This paper, therefore, examines the stylistic analysis of "Ekun Iyawo" (a sub-genre of oral poetry sung by the bride as she prepares to leave for her husband's home). The objective of the paper is aimed at appreciating the beauty of language, by giving an in-depth linguistic analysis to the strident song which the poet singer renders at this joyful occasion. Our analysis shows a preponderant use of poetic devices such as alliteration, anadiplosis, anaphora, epiphora, etc. Also, the syntactic elements found in the poem are brought out and discussed. The writers conclude that "Ekun Iyawo" (bride's Song) is an important aspect of marriage ceremony in Yoruba land. In view of this reason, therefore, this age long tradition of our ancestors must be upheld.
Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attemp... more Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attempts to establish principles capable of explaining the particular choices made by individuals and social groups in their use of language, such as socialization, the production and perception of meaning, critical discourse analysis and literary criticism. Thus, stylistics is a distinctive term that may be used to determine the connections between the forms and effects within a particular variety of language. This paper, therefore, examines the stylistic analysis of "Ekun Iyawo" (a sub-genre of oral poetry sung by the bride as she prepares to leave for her husband's home). The objective of the paper is aimed at appreciating the beauty of language, by giving an in-depth linguistic analysis to the strident song which the poet singer renders at this joyful occasion. Our analysis shows a preponderant use of poetic devices such as alliteration, anadiplosis, anaphora, epiphora, etc. ...
Recently, Nigeria has been enmeshed in the throes and quakes of insecurity. The media as the four... more Recently, Nigeria has been enmeshed in the throes and quakes of insecurity. The media as the fourth estate of the realm is in the centre of the problem. Through its news reporting and editorials, the media mediate in events between the government and the masses. The media regulate the thought direction of the readers; hence, helping them to formulate ideologies on national issues through language. The study aims to examine two editorials on the Federal government-Boko Haram face-off to reveal the media’s roles in the event. Through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the paper evaluates how the editorials represent the ideology of insecurity and how they contribute to or solve the problem. To achieve this, van Dijk’s socio-cognitive approach to CDA is employed. Eventually, the study discovers that words, phrases and clauses (i.e. language) are essential in discourses. Through these elements, the editorials present the raging insecurity problem as insuperable because the Boko Haram in...
Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attemp... more Stylistics is the study and interpretation of texts from a linguistic perspective. It also attempts to establish principles capable of explaining the particular choices made by individuals and social groups in their use of language, such as socialization, the production and perception of meaning, critical discourse analysis and literary criticism. Thus, stylistics is a distinctive term that may be used to determine the connections between the forms and effects within a particular variety of language. This paper, therefore, examines the stylistic analysis of "Ekun Iyawo" (a sub-genre of oral poetry sung by the bride as she prepares to leave for her husband's home). The objective of the paper is aimed at appreciating the beauty of language, by giving an in-depth linguistic analysis to the strident song which the poet singer renders at this joyful occasion. Our analysis shows a preponderant use of poetic devices such as alliteration, anadiplosis, anaphora, epiphora, etc. Also, the syntactic elements found in the poem are brought out and discussed. The writers conclude that "Ekun Iyawo" (bride's Song) is an important aspect of marriage ceremony in Yoruba land. In view of this reason, therefore, this age long tradition of our ancestors must be upheld.
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