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Stilisztika is the study of style in language. It examines how linguistic choices, such as word selection, sentence structure, and figurative language, contribute to the overall meaning and effect of a text or utterance. Stylistics can be applied to various forms of communication, including literature, everyday speech, and media. It seeks to understand not just what is said, but how it is said, and the impact of these stylistic decisions on the audience.

There are different branches of stylistics. Literary stylistics focuses on analyzing the unique style of authors and literary works, exploring how stylistic features create aesthetic effects and convey themes. Computational stylistics uses computer methods to analyze large corpora of text for stylistic patterns. Applied stylistics bridges the gap between theoretical linguistics and practical applications, such as forensic stylistics (analyzing authorship) or translation stylistics.

Key elements analyzed in stylistics include phonological features (sound patterns), lexical choices (vocabulary), syntactic structures (sentence formation), and rhetorical devices (figures of speech like metaphors and similes). By understanding these elements, stylistics aims to uncover the underlying intentions and meanings within communication, revealing the artistry and persuasive power of language. It provides a framework for appreciating the nuances and complexities of expression.