Stylistic Elements Research Articles

『전염병 일지』 혼종 서사 문체 번역의 고려사항들

Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year has long been recognized as a hybrid narrative that intertwines history and fiction, merging empirical evidence with evaluative interpretations. This paper posits that the hybrid narrative style utilized in the text serves the author's intention to achieve specific humanitarian narrative objectives: employing empirical evidence to enlighten readers and guide them towards interventionist actions. Furthermore, this study conducts an analysis of the stylistic elements within the work that embody this narrative orientation. Emphasis is placed on the author's deliberate choices in vocabulary, the use of pronouns, and shifts in tense. I argue that these stylistic components play important roles in bringing the central theme of the text to life and, therefore, warrant careful consideration in translation into Korean. Lastly, this research examines three published Korean translations of A Journal of the Plague Year to evaluate how effectively they capture these stylistic features in the source language and convey them in the target language.

Piano Cycles “Children's Music” No. 1 and No. 2 in the Works by Valentyn Sylvestrov: Distinctive Features of Interpretation of the Concept of Childhood

Relevance of research. Even though a lot of scholarly research has been devoted to study Sylvestrov’s music, most of it does not have a thorough analysis as it simply repeats the composer's own remarks about his work. Therefore, there is a need to update methodology of researching Sylvestrov's music and to find new approaches that will consider both, contemporary as well as earlier composed music. One of such insufficiently researched works is piano cycles called “Children's Music”. Its detailed and more thorough research will allow to better understand the nature of the stylistic reversal that took place in Sylvestrov’s music in the early 1970s. Moreover, except for Sylvestrov, no other composer from the “Kyiv Avant-Garde” group composed similar children-themed cycles. This reinforces the significance of Sylvestrov’s Piano Cycles “Children's Music” and encourages further research of the composer's vision of the childhood notion and its features.
 The purpose of the article. To consider scholarly prior research of the two cycles of “Children's Music”, and to test new approaches to identify the nuances of the composer's vision and his interpretation of the childhood concept.
 Methods. The following methods were used in the research analysis: (1) analytical, that includes the analysis of existing study, views and findings, analysis of the logical idea of the “Children's Music”); (2) semantic, that includes analysis of the cycles’ content idea and the composer's musical interpretation of the childhood concept); (3) comparative, that includes the review and comparative analysis of the cycles. (4) To better convey the nuances or specifics of the composer's vision of the concept of childhood and its musical expression, the researcher of this paper uses the elements of Eric Berne's transactional analysis method and Neil Postman's theory of childhood.
 The results and conclusions. It will be improper to dissect these two cycles of “Children's Music” into “music about children” and “music for children” because it negates the opportunity to reveal the specifics of the composer's musical interpretation of the concept of childhood. In Sylvestrov's view, childhood is the past that cannot be changed or erased because it is an integral part of one’s personality. At the same time, childhood is not exclusively the world of children that is disconnected from adulthood. The two worlds—childhood and adulthood—overlap and merge, and create a new integral unity that is an adult child who, due to childhood experiences, rebuilds himself in the present and achieves a new level of fulfillment to move forward. This reliving and rebuilding of the past childhood experiences to renew the present and find a possible future in adulthood was expressed in Sylvestrov's musical style at the time: the composer “reinvented” the old musical tradition and its style, and found ways to interact with the style of the present (commonly known as “avant-garde”). These two cycles of “Children's Music” may be regarded as the beginning of Sylvestrov's new musical sound and his original approach to music. The later works of Sylvestrov finally normalized and conceptualized the stylistic elements that the composer developed in the context of using the experience of childhood as a re-establishment restoration of integrity. Therefore, further research of the expression of childhood in Sylvestrov's music and analysis of the child-adult interconnection disposition using Sylvestrov’s musical expression is needed.

Analysis of the fusion development of traditional culture concept and interior art design based on 3D scene analysis

Abstract In this paper, by collecting a large number of 3D scenes with traditional cultural styles, after pre-processing, the style analysis task of 3D scenes is realized through two stages of model style element discovery and scene style pattern mining. In the style pattern mining stage, the maximum frequent pattern mining algorithm is used to get the style pattern of the final scene, and the part is visualized. To reduce the user’s selection time, a 3D interior layout recommendation system based on style rule mining is designed using collaborative filtering. Based on the previous work on scene style pattern mining, the style association rules are further mined, and the user is provided with candidate layouts and furniture dynamically and in real-time by introducing user interaction. Comparing the text-improved recommendation algorithm with the traditional recommendation algorithm, the accuracy rate of the traditional algorithm starts to saturate to 65% after TopN>20, while the algorithm in this paper is higher than 80%. In the analysis of traditional cultural contexts of interior art, in terms of the aesthetic acquisition, the highest proportion of aesthetic association is 63.7%. In terms of emotional expression, the proportion of symbolization of emotion is 73.1%. In terms of object comparison, the highest proportion of plurality and flexibility of combinations was 57.5%. Therefore, this paper provides good research ideas for how to better integrate traditional culture into interior design.

The Research on the Ontological Psychological Features in Quentin's Film Works

Quentin Tarantino, a renowned filmmaker known for his distinctive style and thought-provoking themes, has captivated audiences and critics with his groundbreaking films. This study aims to analyze the ontological psychological features present in Tarantino's filmography, focusing on the complex interplay between narrative structure, character development, and the human psyche. By employing a qualitative methodology, the research conducts a thematic analysis of Tarantino's key films, such as "Reservoir Dogs," "Pulp Fiction," "Kill Bill," "Inglourious Basterds," "Django Unchained," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." The study identifies several central themes, including existentialism, vengeance, memory and temporality, language and communication, and metafiction. Through an in-depth exploration of these themes, the research reveals how Tarantino's work challenges conventional perceptions of reality and the human experience, ultimately probing the depths of human emotion, motivation, and identity. Furthermore, the study investigates the broader cultural and historical context of Tarantino's films and their psychological impact on audiences. By examining the various thematic and stylistic elements, the study seeks to shed light on the ways in which Tarantino's films transcend traditional cinematic boundaries, stimulating deeper reflections on the nature of reality, morality, and the human condition. This comprehensive analysis contributes to a greater understanding of the intricacies of the human experience and the transformative power of cinema.

Linguistic Inventiveness, Creativity, and Variation in Taufiq Rafat’s Poems: A Stylistic Study

The current study attempted to analyze the poetic style of Taufiq Rafat. The study focused on Rafat's poetic originality, uniqueness, and grammatical inconsistencies. The qualitative, analytical, and theoretical aspects of this research were analyzed as well. In order to properly and efficiently conduct the study, only a handful of Rafat's poems were selected for analysis and the concentration remained solely on lexical level. The investigation focused on few specific poems of Rafat including Village Girl, Classmate, A Middle-Class Drawing Room, and Once Upon a Time. Leech and Short (1981) models were used to comprehend Rafat's style and how expertly and artistically he handles language to accomplish his objectives and expectations. For academics interested in linguistic and stylistic analysis along with language element identification in any literary text, especially Rafat's poetry, this study is crucial. The study concluded that Rafat used relatively identical stylistic elements. Although, some similarity in the basic form of the poems resulted to deviations and innovations in a few verses while reflecting distinctive and diverse, different and unique meanings along with interpretations in each of his poems.

The Content Analysis of Motion Graphic Elements in Malaysian Music Videos

This research method examines how Malaysian music videos employ motion graphic components. The study's goal is to investigate the types and frequency of motion graphic elements utilized in Malaysian music videos, as well as how these elements relate to the video's visual appeal. The visual content of a total of 10 music videos by well-known Malaysian artists was examined by looking at the motion graphic elements which are elements of design, style, or types and principles of motion. The study's findings demonstrated that Malaysian music videos frequently incorporate motion graphic elements, with typography, animation, and visual effects being the most common forms. Additionally, the study discovered a substantial link between the employment of motion graphics and the videos' aesthetic design, indicating that motion graphics are a crucial component of visual storytelling in Malaysian music videos.

BİR ROMANIN TÜRKÇE ÇEVİRİ YOLCULUĞU: İŞLEVSEL ÇEVİRİ ELEŞTİRİSİ ALANI OLARAK DR. JEKYLL VE MR HYDE ÖRNEĞİ

The translation is a multi-layered text production practice that is governed by various determinants. The rich textures of translated texts are evaluated under the title of “translation criticism” based on varying criteria. Practical conceptual designs and concerns over objectivity constitute the primary elements of translation criticism that are conducted on case studies. This study elaborates on the translation Dr. Jekyll ve Mr. Hyde (2009) by Öznur Ayman and the original text Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1885) by Robert Louis Stevenson. Emerging as one of the most retranslated works in Turkish literature, this work has several versions in the Turkish repertoire. This study aims at providing a detailed comparative analysis of the target and the source text on the basis of the postulate designed by Katherina Reiss (2000). With a preliminary focus on the text typology in the literary category, the evaluation is conducted through the language category which includes semantic, lexical, grammatical, and stylistic elements; and the pragmatic category which consists of the immediate situation, subject matter, time, place, audience, speaker factors respectively. It should be noted that the design incorporates the black box of the translation process, the translator, into the scheme of translation criticism. The ideal behind the efforts in this paper is to (re)test the potentials and limitations of translation criticism on a case study and contribute to the existing literature on one of the rather ignored fields of translation studies, “translation criticism”.

The Evolution of Film Genres: A Comparative Analysis of Hollywood and Bollywood

This paper provides an analysis of the themes, narratives, and stylistic elements in Hollywood and Bollywood films across various genres. It investigates the reception and critical reception of these films, as well as their box office performance and cultural impact. Additionally, it explores the influence of digital technologies on genre conventions, such as visual effects (VFX) and virtual reality (VR), and how they have opened up new opportunities for filmmakers. The challenges and opportunities in genre evolution, including the cross-pollination and emergence of hybrid genres, are also examined. The conclusion highlights the ever-evolving nature of the film industry and the importance of filmmakers in pushing boundaries and captivating audiences.

Karakteristik Arsitektur Sunda pada Rumah Raden Aria Wangsakara, Kampung Lengkong Kyai

Raden Aria Wangsakara's house is an architectural heritage object in Kampung Lengkong Kyai in Tangerang. He is a scholar from Sumedang and a prince from the Cirebon Sultanate, who has an important relationship with the history of Banten and Jayakarta in general, and Tangerang and Tigaraksa in particular. At a glance, his house is similar to Betawi houses or like traditional houses on the north coast of Sunda-Banten, which are multicultural in general. What are the characteristics of this house? This study intends to analyze the architectural characteristics of this house using a qualitative approach in the form of a case study. This analysis was carried out to analyze and verify the type of space, type of form, and type of building style. The results of this study indicate the type of space and the type of form that still follows the Sundanese house but is modified in the context of the local physical environment which is close to the Cisadane River and the context of a multicultural environment. The style type of the house borrowed and received some elements of Indo-Islamic, Arabic, and European Colonial styles.

Professional diplomatic language in the Ukrainian-British and Ukrainian-German international agreements at the turn of the XX – XXI centuries

The paper analyzes the peculiarities of the use of the professional language of diplomacy in the Ukrainian-German and Ukrainian-British agreements at the turn of the XX - XXI centuries. International relations is a sphere of social activity in which language is formed in the diplomatic professional field. Diplomatic protocol requires compliance with certain rules and regulations. The objective of the study is to highlight the main components of the professional language of diplomacy based on the analysis of diplomatic texts of interstate agreements. An important element is the interpretation of diplomatic ideas through the prism of the linguistic dimension. The paper is not just a linguistic analysis of the text, but a comparative analysis of the key elements of the diplomatic style of speech, typical for the Ukrainian-German and Ukrainian-British agreements. A combination of dialectical and synergetic scientific and philosophical methodology was successfully used to achieve the set tasks. Due to the structural and typological methods of linguistic research, the tasks set for the classification of diplomatic texts have been achieved. Thus, the study of the components of professional diplomatic language is relevant in modern scientific and linguistic discourse, as it enables studying philological aspects and at the same time is useful for understanding the essence of international politics.

Comparative Stylistic Analysis on Soundtrack Anastasia Selected Songs Lyrics

Problem of the research is What Comparative Stylistic Elements are found on selected songs of soundtrack Anastasia movie and What iss Comparative Stylistic meanings used on selected songs of soundtrack Anastasia movie lyrics. The objectives of the research are to find out the existence of Comparative Stylistic Elements that are found on soundtrack Anastasia movie songs. To analyze the comparative stylistic meanings that are used on soundtrack Anastasia movie songs. The researcher found out the data from At the beginning song, there are 3 metaphors, 3 personifications, 2 prelopsis., In the dark of the night song, the researcher found out 2 depersonifications, 4 allegory, 4 prelopsis, 3 epanorthosis. So, the total from the two songs are 21 data

Research on English Translation of Silk Patterns under the Guidance of Functional Equivalence Theory

In the contemporary era, as global interactions continue to intensify, the significance of China’s cultural outreach has become increasingly paramount. Chinese silk patterns constitute an integral facet of Chinese culture, and their translation serves as a crucial conduit for intercultural exchange. The explication of silk patterns typically encompasses profound connotations, distinctive stylistic elements, and an abundance of cultural imagery. Nevertheless, the current body of research on silk pattern translation remains somewhat inadequate. While research perspectives have diversified, there are still notable deficiencies in its advancement. This study, guided by the functional equivalence theory and informed by translation practice, endeavors to consolidate the principles and translation strategies that ought to be adhered to during the process of rendering Chinese silk patterns into English. By doing so, it aims to provide valuable insights for the English translation of Chinese silk patterns, thereby contributing to the dissemination of Chinese culture on the international stage.

“More Metal than Metal”: Preliminary Reflections on Imagined Genealogies

Réak is the Bandung subregional variant of the “horse trance dances”: a popular group of animist performances present throughout and outside Indonesia. During theevent, a trance master coordinates a series of spirit possessions with themusical accompaniment of a percussions and shawm ensemble. Like other artforms, including metal, réak is described as ramé(tangled/interesting/noisy) and kasar (coarse) due to its chaotic social ambiance and distorted, fast-paced music. Indeed,due to geographical proximity and the genre’s local relevance, réak is experiencing the influence ofextreme metal. Although most participants avoid hybridity, a conversation istaking place among participants, debating the aesthetic affinities between thegenres, generating a commentary stressing similarity and genealogy. Moreover, while metal bands invite réak troupes to open concerts, réak practitioners, often familiar with the metal community, appropriate the genre’s stylistic elements such as distorted electric guitars and “Metal Distortion” pedals.Despite réak’s and metal’s resistance to assimilation, stylistic musical and extra-musical cross-fertilisation generated a non-synthetic hybridisation that safeguards genre boundaries. The discussion will be useful in laying the foundation to problematise concepts of hybridity that classic analyses of genre do not grasp.

The Elements of Style: Aspiration and the Writing Life in the Early Years of Esquire

ABSTRACT Much of the scholarship on Esquire has focused on the magazine’s ideological fusion of masculinity and capitalism. Many scholars argue that Esquire’s chief accomplishment was to create what was, at the time of its founding in 1933, an entirely new audience of male consumers. Informed by recent research on the philosophy of aspiration, this article expands these readings by recovering the magazine’s 1930s-era interest in writing and authorship. Under the direction of editor Arnold Gingrich, Esquire was an agent of aspiration, promoting a romantic view of authorship that suggested that writing was an accessible pathway to stylish self-improvement.

Stylistic Elements in Egyptian Ramadan TV Commercials: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Stylistic Elements in Egyptian Ramadan TV Commercials: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis

The influence of N. V. Gogol's satire on Sha Yesin's comedy "If I were Real"

The subject of the research in the article is the peculiarities of the influence of N. V. Gogol's satirical comedy "The Inspector" on the work of the Chinese playwright of the XX century Sha Yesin "If I were real". The methods of comparative and structural-semiotic analysis using elements of cultural analysis are used in the work, the method of interpretation of a separate text, the analysis of individual stylistic elements is also used. In this paper, we will be interested in productive reception, which, unlike reproductive reception, is associated with the entry of N. V. Gogol's satirical works as foreign texts into the work of Chinese writers. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that the name of the famous Chinese playwright and screenwriter Sha Yesin and his comedy "If I were Real" are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time in the aspect of the reception of N. V. Gogol's satirical traditions. The peculiarities of the influence of N. V. Gogol's satirical traditions on Sha Yesin's comedy "If I were Real" are due to the internal political situation in China in the 1970s of the XX century and the influence of national traditions of Chinese literature. In this regard, Sha Yesin followed the traditions of Gogol's satire to the extent that it was necessary to express the main idea of the comedy of the Chinese playwright, in connection with the trends of the time that coincided with the ideological content of the "Auditor" – exposing the vices of officials. To solve the set artistic task, Sha Yesin consciously followed the plot of Gogol's comedy, which explains the borrowing of plot techniques from the "Inspector" ("the deceiver involuntarily", "double exposure", "incriminating letter"). Comparison of N. V. Gogol's comedy "The Inspector" and Sha Yesin's play suggests that the reception of Gogol's satire allowed Sha Yesin to create an original comedy that enriched Chinese literature.

PERCEPTION OF STYLE INFLUENCES IN ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

This research presents a theoretical study, which reflects the importance, possibilities, and character of stylistics observed in some periods of time and manifested in objects and interior elements in public or private architectural spaces in Moldova. The author reflects on the role of research by observing and exploiting the stylistic interference of other cultures and nations, the creations of representatives in the field, and by forming a complex picture of the Moldovan interior space. The influence of stylistic elements on the interior space in different periods of time is elucidated, observed, and implemented in the residential or non-residential space through form and constructive materials, interior design, organization and zoning, furniture, stylistic detailing, but also through visual arts in painting and graphics, real historical portraits, landscape paintings, interiors from different localities and periods of time, demonstrating the undeniable richness of the cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova, but also the need for research and exploitation of the national treasure.

Traditions of N. V. Gogol in prose by Jia Zhifang

The subject of the research in the article is the features of the reception of the works of N. V. Gogol in the works of the Chinese writer of the XX century Jia Zhifang. The methods of comparative and structural-semiotic analysis using elements of cultural analysis are used in the work, the method of interpretation of a separate text, the analysis of individual stylistic elements is also used. In the era of the formation of a multipolar world, the study of the reception of the work of Russian writers in foreign-language cultures is becoming especially in demand. Russian classics, true to the traditions of preserving eternal values and giving the key to understanding the Russian national character, remains an object of scientific interest for domestic and foreign researchers. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that the name of the famous Chinese realist writer Jia Zhifang and a number of his works in their connection with the satirical traditions of N. V. Gogol are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The phenomenon of Jia Zhifang's "gogolization of prose" involves several components. At the level of the plot, these are direct or indirect references to the elements of N. V. Gogol's works (deceptive "demonic night", misleading the hero, ridiculing the "little man", piling up the "vulgarities of life", changing the "mimicry of laughter" to the "mimicry of sorrow"); roll call of details; the use of elements of fiction. At the level of stylistics, Jia Zhifang, in his novels and short stories, retains the techniques of Gogol's grotesque depiction of reality, the basis of which is the opposition of the "living-dead": puppetry in the portrayal of characters; the satirical technique of "reverse comparison"; the satirical technique of "the logic of the reverse". Preserving Gogol's traditions, Jia Zhifang transforms them, forcing them to work on the disclosure of the author's idea. He uses his own artistic techniques, which together with the details of the objective world allows him to represent the historical epoch, relying on the basic formula of Gogol's works "laughter through tears".

Learner-Centeredness vs. Teacher-Centeredness: How Are They Different?

This study describes the teaching style behaviors that differentiate between learner-centered and teacher-centered approaches to teaching. The Teaching Style Assessment Scale, which measures teaching style, was completed by 1,261 nursing faculty in Japan. Discriminant analysis and cluster analysis revealed that the distinctive characteristic distinguishing the learner-centered approach from the teacher-centered approach is Personalizing Instruction. Personalizing Instruction recognizes and utilizes the uniqueness of each student’s strengths. Personalizing Instruction can facilitate students’ interpersonal understanding and self-awareness. By implementing Personalizing Instruction, teachers can facilitate the metacognitive process in their students, which is healthy for the individual and productive for meaningful learning. Learner-centeredness embraces Personalizing Instruction, while teacher-centeredness rejects it. Teachers practice learner-centered and teacher-centered styles nearly equally. Personalizing Instruction is the most critical teaching style element and the indispensable definitive factor separating these styles.

Leadership style as an antecedent to effective Six Sigma implementation

PurposeThe effectiveness of Six Sigma programs has varied across different industries and organizations, and leadership styles have been identified as a critical success factor for the installation of Six Sigma initiatives. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the specific elements of leadership styles that are linked with the successful deployment of Six Sigma programs in the automobile industry.Design/methodology/approachTo conduct the study, the researchers utilized a Likert scale questionnaire with a rating system of 1–7 and a simple random sampling method. The survey was distributed to 2,325 potential participants, with 573 responses received, mostly from Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden. Out of those responses, 260 completed questionnaires were received. The study utilized a mixed-methods research design and exploratory research approaches to investigate the implication of leadership style on the success of Six Sigma implementation. The research employed several analysis techniques, including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Survey methods.FindingsThrough various SEM methods, such as EFA and CFA, the study revealed two vital leadership elements: (1) the long-term success of Six Sigma depends on leadership’s support and recognition of it as an improvement strategy and (2) leadership must commit to the organization’s suppliers to ensure quality and the provision of defect-free products.Practical implicationsBy incorporating the identified key elements of leadership into their strategies, organizations and researchers can ensure the sustainable implementation of Six Sigma.Originality/valueThis research presents a distinct contribution to the evaluation of leadership style components within the European automotive sector, utilizing a mixed-methods research design and incorporating a variety of descriptive statistics.