Concept of style in light of different theoretical approaches

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Keywords:

stylistic sign, stylistic system, style in speech activity, style concept

Abstract

Known since antiquity, the concept of style is widely used in various fields of human activity. Style is represented in language, in art, in sports, in fashion, etc. The article traces the history of the word style in the Russian language and discusses various approaches to style in linguistics and semiotics. The definition of style as a way of activity and as a set of features characterizing the result of activity requires reference to the structure of the stylistic system and styles of texts, to the distinction of denotation and connotation. In the final part of the article, the concept of style is discussed from the perspective of cognitive linguistics.

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Author Biography

O. G. Revzina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation

Dr. Sci. in Philology, Professor
E-mail: orevzina@gmail.com

 

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Published

2023-12-29

How to Cite

Revzina О. Г. . (2023). Concept of style in light of different theoretical approaches. Verba, (5 (10), 8–30. Retrieved from https://verba.press/index.php/journal/article/view/105