stylistics joanna thornborrow wareing patterns language introduction language literary style patterns language addresses real needs students may extensive background either traditional literature linguistic theory studentfriendly textbook uses principles linguistic analysis investigate aesthetic use language literary nonliterary texts written straightforward accessible language imaginative examples humorous tone shows linguistic knowledge enhance enrich analysis texts authors borrow traditional stylistics focus primarily recurring linguistic patterns used writers poetry fiction drama authors draw wide variety textual sources illustrate observations making reference canonical literature modern literary texts well popular fiction television language advertising exercises designed develop students understanding material provided every stage sample answers also included interface routledge 1998 280 pp cl 0 415 14063 3 d5081 65 00 pb 0 415 14064 1 d5085 20 99 jonathan culpepper peter verdonk mick short eds exploring language drama text context focusing characterization speech form action exploring language drama introduces students stylistic analysis drama world leading scholars demonstrate importance analyzing text drama rather focusing performance presenting approaches engaging accessible style essays employ techniques language analysis specifically discourse analysis cognitive linguistics pragmatic explore language plays looking different theories approaches used help us understand characterization dialogue cognitive patterns support narrative discourse drama basic mechanisms conversation dramatic dialogue chapter ends summary followup exercises offers practical advice analyze play extract write assignment interface routledge 1998 192 pp cl 0 415 13794 2 d5353 65 00 pb 0 415 13795 0 d5357 20 99