Basics of
Stylistic Morphology
Stylistic Morphology
What is stylistic morphology?
This linguistic branch studies how grammatical forms create stylistic and emotional effects.
What is emphasis?
“He does know” instead of “He knows” introduces this stylistic effect.
What is morphological transposition?
Using a grammatical form outside its usual function for stylistic effect is called this.
What is archaic or elevated style?
archaic or bookish style
Words like “thou,” “thee,” and “hath” create this kind of style.
Who is I. R. Galperin?
He emphasized the contrast between neutral and stylistically marked grammatical forms.
What is an archaic plural form?
Oxen” instead of “oxes” represents this type of stylistic variation.
What is the historical present?
Using the historical present, like “Yesterday I’m walking home…,” creates this effect.
What is informality or intimacy?
Contractions like “isn’t,” “don’t,” and “ain’t” convey this effect.
Who is Y. M. Skrebnev?
This scholar introduced the concept of grammatical synonymy within morphological paradigms.
What is paradigmatic synonymy?
Selecting one grammatically correct form over another for stylistic impact demonstrates this phenomenon.
What is poetic generalization?
Singular nouns used instead of plural, like “leaf” for all leaves, produce this poetic effect.
What is stylistic coloring of morphemes?
Prefixes like “super-,” “hyper-,” and diminutive suffixes “-y/-ie” carry this property.
What is a neutral form?
The everyday, default grammatical form without expressive colouring is called this.
What is elevated or solemn style?
Using “brethren” instead of “brothers” creates this tone.
What is plural of modesty?
When pronouns like “we” are used instead of “I” in formal writing, this effect is created.
What is irony or exaggeration?
Using comparative or superlative forms in unusual ways, like “deader than the dead,” produces this effect
What is a stylistically marked form?
A grammatical choice motivated by tone, attitude, or evaluation rather than meaning belongs to this category.
What is emotional intensification?
Pluralizing abstract nouns like “sorrows” or “waters” produces this expressive effect.
What is emotional evaluation or irritation?
Using continuous forms with stative verbs, as in “You are always complaining!”, expresses this rather than actual time.
What is epic or historical authenticity?
Authors may choose archaic or bookish morphology to create this kind of atmosphere, as Tolkien does.