Using a wide range of twentieth-century literary prose, Laura Wright and JonathaHope provide ainteractive introductioto the techniques of stylistic analysis. Divided up into five sections; the nouphrase, the verb phrase, the clause, text structu. Presumes no prior linguistic knowledge. Provides a comprehensive glossary of terms Adaptable：designed to be used ia variety of classroom contexts. Introduces students to aenormous range of twentieth-century literature. A practical coursebook rather thaa survey account of stylistics as a discipline,the book provides over forty opportunities for hands-ostylistic analysis,For each linguistic feature under discussiothe reader is offered a definition,a text for analysis,exercises and tasks,iadditioto a suggested solution.