Lecture Text stylistics Questions to be discussed

The usage of some stylistic devices in belles-lettres style
The usage of some stylistic devices in belle-lettres style is more obvious then other styles. For instance, if we take the metaphorical structure of emotions in the romantic novels we should pay attention to the lists of metaphors, the majority of metaphors emphasize the sense of emotions and feelings of human body. Certainly they can occur in literal books as novel, poems, stories. For foreign language students stylistic analysis holds particular difficulties: linguistic intuition of a native speaker, which is very helpful in all philological activities, does not work in the case of foreign learners. Besides, difficulties may arise because of the inadequate language command and the ensuing gaps in grasping the basic, denotational information. Starting stylistic analysis, thus one should bear in mind that the understanding of each separate component of the message is an indispensable condition of satisfactory work with the message as a whole, of getting down to the core and essence of its meaning.
Stylistic analysis not only broadens the theoretical horizons of a language learner but also teaches the latter the skill of a competent reading, on the one hand, and proprieties of situational language usage, on the other. Each style of literary language makes use of a group of language means the interrelation of which is peculiar to the given style. Each style can be recognized by one or more leading features. For instance the usage of special terminology is a lexical characteristic of the style of scientific prose.
There are several source domains that appear very often. Expressions are used to give effect to a statement. Imagine how bland a statement such as “he was sad” is, compared to a statement describing a “sea of grief.” The latter statement is much more influential and effective. The metaphor is sure to give the reader a better idea of the depths of grief in this situation. When we want to effect on somebody`s emotions it is better to use those metaphoric expressions. Similarly, who would really spend time thinking of the vast differences between success and failure if the metaphor was missing, and the statement was just “Everyone wants to be successful, no one wants to be a failure?” That statement would be a failure itself, in inspiring interest in the conversation!
Metaphors are meant to create an impact in the minds of readers. The aim of this literary tool is to convey a thought more forcefully than a plain statement would. If the narrator or writer do not use any kind of metaphor or stylistic devices his literary work become ‘dry’. The exaggeration plays an important role in process of metaphors, they add or manifold the meaning, it may decrease the depth of meaning. Metaphor may express distinctions or implicit comparisons between categories without explicitly identifying the comparison. For example, "She swept through the room" subtly categorizes the manner of moving without explicitly mentioning crawling, marching, sneaking or just simply walking.
Metaphor is not merely an artificial device making discourse more vivid and poetical. It is also necessary for the apprehension and communication of new ideas. It is the way in which creative minds perceive things.