STYLISTIC FEATURES OF PUNCTUATION MARKS
Abstract
This article examines the stylistic features of punctuation marks in written communication, focusing on their role in shaping meaning, tone, and reader interpretation. The research explores how punctuation is not only a grammatical tool but also a stylistic device that contributes to the uniqueness of an author's style. Examples from various literary and non-literary texts are analyzed to highlight how punctuation affects clarity, emphasis, and rhythm in English writing. Special attention is given to unconventional uses of punctuation in modern and postmodern literature.
Keywords
Punctuation, stylistics, tone, rhythm, literary style, unconventional usage, meaning, interpretation, question mark, semicolon, exclamation point, emphasis.
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