Stylistic Analysis Research Articles

Returning to Makekur: Re-evaluating the Occupational Sequence of the Early-Middle Lapita Site of Makekur (FOH), Arawe Islands, Papua New Guinea

The site of Makekur, located in the Arawe Islands of Papua New Guinea, has for some years been considered unique amongst the sites of the Lapita distribution. Representing one of the earliest Lapita sites in the region to have evidence of long-term continuing occupation from the Early through to at least the Middle Periods, the radiocarbon and pottery records of Makekur form a key foundation for understanding not just the lives of the Lapita people that called it home, but also the emergence of the Lapita Cultural Complex and the changes it underwent over time and space. However, a new chronology proposed by Specht and Gosden (2019) has raised doubts as to the validity of these original interpretations. This study uses Bayesian statistical analysis and stylistic analysis to re-assess the radiocarbon chronology, form, and decoration of pottery assemblages from Makekur. It looks to understand whether a multi-phase occupation spanning the Early to Middle Periods can be identified within both the radiocarbon and ceramic records, and in so doing evaluates the reliability of the stylistic attributes used to differentiate deposits of differing ages. The study concludes that Makekur was occupied during the Early Period between 3274 – 2803 cal. B.P. and continued into the Middle Period starting between 3059 – 2889 cal. B.P., followed by slightly later occupational events in the same period between 2998 – 2855 cal. B.P. and approximately 2709 – 1402 cal. B.P. Finally, it further concludes that pottery of the Early and Middle Periods was stylistically unique, and clearly delineated between deposits of differing ages.

تحليل أسلوبي تقابلي للثقافات في النشيدين الوطنيين البريطاني والمصري

The study explores cross culturally the aesthetic stylistic features and values in two famous English and Arabic national anthems, namely the British and the Egyptian national anthems which represent two distinct ruling systems i.e. royal and republican ruling systems. The quali-quanti analytical framework involves (Verdonk, 2002), as a tool for stylistic analysis, as well as (Risager, 2005) conception of languaculture. The former provides tools such as the lexico-grammatical and intertextual sources central to stylistic analysis while the latter relates to how language is a socio-culturally bound concept. Assuming that the two anthems exhibit various interesting features, the study found that there are interesting differences and similarities between the two anthems especially with respect to the cultural resonance and poetic images, the issue which projects how to famous nations reflect their pride i.e. in the British national anthem, the concepts of monarchy, social structure and reverence for the monarchy is emphasized, whereas in the Egyptian national anthem, Egypt's, glory, resilience, cultural heritage as well as aspirations for a better future are strongly highlighted.

Analysis of learning styles in first semester students at the UACyA UAN: an exploration based on the VARK Model

This article analyzes the predominant learning styles in first semester students at the UACyA UAN, which classifies the styles as visual, auditory, reader-writer and kinesthetic. This approach provides a solid foundation for understanding individual learning preferences. The objective is to analyze and understand the predominant styles through a statistical analysis of the results, examining preference patterns and their correlation with academic performance and adaptation to the university environment. Pedagogical implications are explored to design personalized educational interventions that fit the most common learning styles. The results highlight the diversity of learning styles, providing valuable information to improve content delivery and the educational experience. This approach based on the VARK model offers a comprehensive perspective on learning preferences, promoting a more inclusive and effective pedagogy in university education.

Эволюция фасада зданий на основе города Астана

The article examines the architectural evolution of the facades of buildings in Astana. The study includes a historical analysis of architectural styles and materials used in various periods, as well as an assessment of the impact of these changes on the perception of urban space by residents. Special attention is paid to the importance of facades for the aesthetic appeal and functionality of buildings. The choice of buildings for comparative analysis was carried out taking into account their architectural uniqueness and representativeness of various districts of the city. As a result of a survey of residents, preferences for modern and traditional facades were revealed. The conclusions of the article emphasize the importance of a harmonious combination of innovations and cultural traditions in shaping the image of modern Astana and its role in improving the quality of life of citizens.

The Music Style and Performance Analysis of the First Movement of Kabalevsky's Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major (Op.46)

The Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major (Op.46) stands as a representative work of Soviet composer Kabalevsky. This piece was composed during the 20th century, a time marked by a push to break away from conventions and experiment with the full spectrum of musical possibilities. Nonetheless, the musical style of the piece is a mix of traditional classical sonata form and modern musical expression. The melody is beautifully crafted and infuses modern musical nuances. This article uses this work as an example. By analyzing the creative background and musical writing style of the piece, it explores how to understand the musical performance style and the 20th century music style from the aspects of key touch, pedal, rhythm, speed, and force.

A Phono-Stylistic Analysis of Langston Hughes’ Poem “Harlem”

This research was utilized stylistic analysis tools at the phonological level in the poem titled “Harlem” by Langston Hughes. By leveraging the collective cultural scheme of the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes establishes a connection with the reader, eliciting specific cultural and emotional reactions. The study will be conducted using a qualitative method, followed by organizing the research data into a table and analyzing it by identifying dominant consonants and vowels. The research findings reveal a correlation between the dominant sounds and implicit themes in the poem. Surprisingly, the dominant sounds which is consonant give rise to words such as ‘tear’ and ‘star’, which are related to the theme of the Harlem poem. Both words obtained in this study strengthen the message and emotions conveyed by Hughes regarding the feelings of black individuals. In undertaking this research, it aids researchers in understanding the purpose, intent, and even the style of the author in creating the poem. In this particular poem, Hughes avoids repetition of themes but conveys the feelings of black individuals implicitly. This research contributes to deepening the understanding of stylistic elements at the phonological level and fosters an appreciation for a literary work.

A feminist stylistic analysis of the selected poems from My Heart in Your Hands: Poems from Namibia

This study provides a feminist stylistic analysis of fifteen (15) selected poems from My Heart in Your Hands: Poems from Namibia from a feminist stylistic perspective, thus the study examines language and gender in anthropology. The research aimed to examine how lexis is used to represent women in the selected poems; to analyse how syntax is used to show the roles of women in society and to evaluate how gender issues are communicated at the discourse level. In recent years, many Namibian women have turned to language to recast themselves and give a voice to the voiceless and marginalised through literature. The female poets disclosed the subjugation of women by the patriarchal system. Women characters were represented as second to men, wicked, weak and victims of sexual, verbal and physical abuse at the hands of their loved ones. In the poems, women are represented as emotional, and worthless. As the study was a desk study, it adopted the qualitative approach to analyse the sampled poems that were purposively sampled as they are primarily thematic concerns of gender and that are written by women. Moreover, content analysis was used to analyse and interpret the meaning from the selected poems. Finally, the poets used discourse level to communicate the gender issues faced by women such as oppression, discrimination, and exploitation and they are voiceless as men shut them through abuse when they speak up. Therefore, women are portrayed as domestic workers, caretakers, and child bearers. They are given household duties as their roles throughout the selected poems.

Stylistic Analysis of E.E. Cummings "she being Brand"

Stylistic Analysis of E.E. Cummings "she being Brand"

The Influence of Mass Media on the Modern Japanese Language

The purpose of this study is to examine the key influence of mass media on different language levels based on analysing several modern newspapers and magazines published in Japan. The article uses the following methods of analysis: structural analysis, lexical and semantic analysis, stylistic analysis, analytical and synthetic method, and contextual analysis. The results of the study showed that the most noticeable influence of mass media on the modern Japanese language was observed at the lexical and stylistic levels and less noticeable – at the phonetic, word-forming, morphological, and syntactic levels. Phonetic changes in the Japanese press were associated with the adaptation of non-equivalent vocabulary from European languages using the Japanese alphabet (katakana). At the word-forming level, the changes concerned primarily uncharacteristic derivational units that came to Japanese from English, and at the morphological level, the influence was conducted mainly through the demonstration of samples of the correct use of case endings, tenses and coordination of parts of speech. At the syntactic level, there was a variety of syntactic constructions, in particular, to expand the content, introduce additional sentences, and change the topic of conversation. The stylistic influence of mass media on the Japanese language system consisted in the use of artistic tropes and stylistic figures, in particular, metaphors, hyperbole, and periphery, which can be considered patterns for communicative behaviour.

Advancing architectural heritage: precision decoding of East Asian timber structures from Tang dynasty to traditional Japan

The convergence of cultural and aesthetic elements in timber structures from China’s Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and traditional Japanese architecture provides a rich tapestry of architectural evolution and cross-cultural exchanges. Addressing the challenge of distinguishing and understanding the intricate styles of these structures is significant for both historical comprehension and preservation efforts. This research introduces an innovative approach by integrating the Multi-Head Attention (MHA) mechanism into the YOLOv8 model, enhancing the detection of architectural features with improved precision and recall. Our novel YOLOv8-MHA model not only demonstrates a notable improvement in recognizing intricate architectural details but also significantly advances the state of the art in object detection within complex settings. Quantitative results underscore the model’s effectiveness, achieving a precision of 95.6%, a recall of 85.6%, and a mean Average Precision (mAP@50) of 94% across various Intersection over Union (IoU) thresholds. These metrics highlight the model’s superior capability to accurately identify and classify architectural elements, especially within environments rich with nuanced details, utilizing the enhanced YOLOv8-MHA algorithm. The application of our model extends beyond mere architectural analysis; it offers new insights into the intricate interplay of cultural identity and adaptability inherent in East Asian architectural heritage. The study establishes a solid foundation for the meticulous classification and analysis of architectural styles in timber structures within an expansive cultural and historical context, thereby enriching our understanding and preservation of these traditions.

A Morphological Stylistic Analysis of Song “I Wish I Hated You” by Ariana Grande

A Morphological Stylistic Analysis of Song “I Wish I Hated You” by Ariana Grande

Quantifying the style of joint translations: A multi-perspective stylometric analysis of The story of the stone by David Hawkes and John Minford

ABSTRACT In this study, we explore the under-examined area of joint translation within translation studies academia through a detailed stylometric analysis of the English rendition of the classic Chinese novel Hongloumeng (literally A dream of red mansions, also known as The story of the stone). Initially, we scrutinize the translation’s lexical diversity employing metrics such as MATTR and MWL, alongside analyzing sentence length via MSL and idea density through the use of CPIDR. Subsequently, we apply a multidimensional analysis with the MAT 1.3.2 framework. Finally, we delve into the implications our stylometric findings have for stylistic analysis. Our comprehensive quantitative evaluation underscores the efficacy of multi-perspective stylometric analysis in enhancing descriptive studies of translator and translation styles, thereby effectively distinguishing ‘translator-ship’.

Ономатопеическая и эрративная лексика как текстообразующее лингвокреативное средство массмедиа

<p>The article is devoted to the linguistic and creative features of the media language. The author analyzes language game techniques based on errative word creation and onomatopoeia. It was revealed that the use of such lexical units enhances the communicative impact on the audience and attraction. Methods of observation, word-formation and stylistic analysis, critical analysis of media discourse, targeted sampling of occasional units, erratives, and descriptive were used. As a result of the study, types of onomatopoeic occasional units as a linguo-creative text-forming means are presented, among them erratives are characterized. The functions of these units were established in the program about the life of the capital’s cat Bublik on the channel “Moscow 24”.</p>

Quantitative Stylistic Analysis of Middle Chinese Texts Based on the Dissimilarity of Evolutive Core Word Usage

Stylistic analysis enables open-ended and exploratory observation of languages. To fill the gap in the quantitative analysis of the stylistic systems of Middle Chinese, we construct lexical features based on the evolutive core word usage and scheme a Bayesian method for feature parameters estimation. The lexical features are from the Swadesh list, each of which has different word forms along with the language evolution during the Middle Ages. We thus count the varied word of those entries along with the language evolution as the linguistic features. With the Bayesian formulation, the feature parameters are estimated to construct a high-dimensional random feature vector to obtain the pair-wise dissimilarity matrix of all the texts based on different distance measures. Finally, we perform the spectral embedding and clustering to visualize, categorize, and analyze the linguistic styles of Middle Chinese texts. The quantitative result agrees with the existing qualitative conclusions and, furthermore, betters our understanding of the linguistic styles of Middle Chinese from both the inter-category and intra-category aspects. It also helps unveil the special styles induced by the indirect language contact.

The Complexity of Borderline Personality Disorder: Network Analysis of Personality Factors and Defense Styles in the Context of Borderline Personality Organization.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is known to share characteristics with a variety of personality disorders (PDs) and exhibits diverse patterns of defense mechanisms. To enhance our understanding of BPD, it's crucial to shift our focus from traditional categorical diagnostics to the dimensional traits shared with other PDs, as the borderline personality organization (BPO) model suggests. This approach illuminates the nuanced spectrum of BPD characteristics, offering deeper insights into its complexity. While studies have investigated the comorbidity of BPD with other PDs, research exploring the relationship between various personality factors and defense mechanisms within BPD itself has been scarce. The present study was undertaken to investigate the complex interrelationships between various personality factors and defense styles in individuals diagnosed with BPD. Using a network analysis approach, data from 227 patients diagnosed with BPD were examined using the Defense Style Questionnaire and Personality Disorder Questionnaire-4+ for assessment. Intricate connections were observed between personality factors and defense styles. Significant associations were identified between various personality factors and defense styles, with immature defense styles, such as maladaptive and image-distorting being particularly prominent in BPD in the centrality analysis. The maladaptive defense style had the highest expected influence centrality. Furthermore, the schizotypal, dependent, and narcissistic personality factors demonstrated relatively high centrality within the network. Network analysis can effectively delineate the complexity of various PDs and defense styles. These findings are expected to facilitate a deeper understanding of why BPD exhibits various levels of organization and presents with heterogeneous characteristics, consistent with the perspectives proposed by the BPO.

Architectural Features of Churches in the Kaštela Coastal Area between 1492 and 1918

This paper aims to synthesize recent knowledge about the churches built between 1492 and 1918 in the Kaštela area and present its characteristics obtained by research in the doctoral thesis of the first author. The research covered 18 churches located in the coastal area. Fourteen churches have been preserved, two were pulled down, while the existence of two other churches was detected on old maps and in written documents. After a genealogical and catalogue study, a typological and stylistic analysis of the churches has been made. The longitudinal aisleless churches as a dominant shape vary in dimensions, type of construction, construction solutions and elements of architectural decoration.

Analisis Gaya Bahasa dalam Puisi “Hatiku Selembar Daun” Karya Sapardi Djoko Damono

This research is an analysis of the language style contained in the poem “Hatiku Selembar Daun” by Sapardi Djoko Damono. The purpose of the research is to describe the language style used by the author. Poetry as a type of literary work is formed due to the presence of building blocks, one of which is language style (majas). This research uses qualitative research methods. The research source is primary data with literature study data collection techniques. The results of the study show that the majas that the author tends to use in his poem entitled “My Heart is a Piece of Leaf” are comparative majas including personification, hyperbole, and metaphor with the results in the first stanza using the personification language style, the second stanza the hyperbole language style, and the third stanza the metaphor language style

Argumentasi Teologis dalam Kisah Rut: Implementasi Hukum Levirat dan Tanggung Jawab Sosial

Talking about redemption, the Old Testament directs us to a book that tells about redemption, namely the book of Ruth. This book talks about levirate marriage. According to Torah law, if a man dies without having children, his brother is obliged to take his wife in a "common law marriage", so that the woman will give birth to children for her dead husband. This article will explore the concept of redemption in the Book of Ruth. The method used is the method of narrative literary exegesis. The methodological principles include structural analysis, stylistic analysis, editorial analysis, exegetical analysis, and theological analysis. As a result, The story of Ruth not only provides insight into the practice of levirate law in a historical context but also conveys theological lessons relevant to the present day. The principles in this story, such as social responsibility, protection of the vulnerable, and commitment to justice, remain pertinent and can be applied in a modern context.

The communicative and pragmatic potential of German traditional and modified phraseological units

This article examines the traditional form and modifications of the German phraseology «in Saus und Braus leben» in the modern German press on economic topics from 2018 to 2024. The purposes of using phraseological units in the economic media discourse are diverse. Journalists, in an effort to attract the attention of the readers, use vivid and expressive phraseological units often modifying them. The purpose of the article is to determine the communicative and pragmatic potential of the traditional and modified unit, to identify ways of modifying it, and to present a lexical description of the phraseology. The work describes the functioning of this phraseology both in its traditional form and as modified within media discourse. In order to conduct the research, the following methods were used: an analytical and descriptive approach, linguistic stylistic analysis, and systematization of results, continuous sampling, complex linguistic description, statistical processing, and generalization of data. The material for this study consisted of newspaper articles published in German electronic media, such as «Manager magazin», «Die Tageszeitung», «Der Spiegel», «Focus», «Taz», «Berliner Zeitung». During the study, we found that traditional and modified forms prevail in the article body, often realizing the function of attracting attention, expressive and evaluative functions. It was revealed that the frequency of implementation of the modified phraseology is almost 1.5 times higher than its implementation in the traditional form. Both traditional phrases and their modified variants are used in their original meaning without changing the meaning of the sentence. Within the framework of the studied corpus of traditional and modified phraseological units, the following modifications were identified: change of the grammatical form, expansion of phraseology through additional components, replacement of the verb, reduction of the usual form of phraseology. In the course of the study, an expanded model of the dictionary entry was proposed, considering the specifics of the modern functioning of phraseology in the texts of economic discourse. This description will reflect both the traditional form and the structural and semantic modifications of phraseological units in the media discourse on economic topics.

Stylistic Analysis of Instagram Poem by Rupi Kaur

This research focuses on analyzing the graphological, phonological, morphological, and semantic features of English poems from Kaur's books "Home Body" and "The Sun and Her Flowers," which were posted on Instagram between May and July 2023. Using Simpson’s stylistic theories (2014), the analysis selected three poems from each of Kaur's books. The findings indicate that the poet employs stylistic elements as follows: graphologically, the use of all lowercase letters throughout her poems reflects intimacy and vulnerability, with minimal punctuation, only using a period at the end of each stanza. Phonologically, the poems lack a consistent rhyme scheme, relying instead on the natural flow of language and the emotions conveyed through words. Morphologically, the poet uses simple and concise grammatical structures to effectively communicate emotions and thoughts through straightforward sentences, drawing readers into her perspective and experiences. Semantically, the poet employs various figurative language elements, including metaphors, imagery, personification, symbolism, rhetorical questions, and repetition. The implication of this research is that Kaur's stylistic choices, such as lowercase letters, minimal punctuation, natural language flow, simple grammar, and diverse figurative language, enhance the intimacy, emotional impact, and accessibility of her poetry.