A LINGUISTIC STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHUKWUEMEKA IKE’S NOVELS
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 3000
ABSTRACT
This work is a linguistic stylistic study of Chukwuemeka Ike’s novels. It involves a rigorous analysis and synthesis that examine how a special configuration of language has been used in the realization of a particular subject matter, quantifying all the linguistic means that coalesced to achieve a special aesthetic purpose. These linguistic means as applied here to Ike’s novels include how, through a network of lexical selection (diction), the various tones in the texts are revealed; how the stylistically significant phrasal and clausal typology, sentence structures and punctuation patterns have combined to produce the aesthetics of the novels under study. The linguistic means also extend to paragraph structure and other linguo-literary schemes Ike used for the internal ordering of the message structure in each of the novels. In undertaking this research, we have relied on primary and secondary sources. An intensive research into related published works and internet material helped to provide adequate theoretical framework, which paved the way for the application of linguistic standards to the novels. Ike’s lexical selection delivers the message of the novels in spite of the presence of native words, some idiosyncratic coinages and his flair for neologistic style. His clausal nesting, even when it appears heavy, does not blur comprehension; it is woven to match the prevailing situations in the stories. Truncated sentence patterns signal fast movement of scenes. Thus, Chukwuemeka Ike has established himself as a prolific writer with great aptitude for presenting the socio-cultural and political themes of his novels with amazing flexibility and linguistic dexterity
Related Project Materials
INVESTIGATING THE BENEFITS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD ENGINEERING PROGRAMS ON PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
ABSTRACT: This study Investigated the Benefits of Early Childhood Engineering Programs on Problem-Solving Skills....
THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS REGARDING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE;
Abstract
This study examined the causes and effects of mass failure in English language in the secondary schools in Ogun...
HYPOTENSIVE ACTIVITY AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE OF STEM BARK EXTRACT OF SYZYGIUM GUINEENSE (Willd, D.C. Myrtaceae) IN LABORATORY ANIMALS
ABSTRACT
Hypertension of unknown cause is called essential or primary hypertension while hypertension of a known cause is called secondar...
THE ROLE OF PLAY-BASED LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SOCIALIZATION
ABSTRACT: This research explored the role of play-based learning in early...
BITUMINOUS STABILIZATION OF LATERITE MODIFIED WITH LIME FOR USE AS PAVEMENT MATERIALS
Excerpt from the Study
In an effort to improve the suitability of lateritic soil as a pavement material, the air dried s...
E TOURISME AU BÉNIN : LE CAS DE OUIDAH
Introduction
Comme on dit en anglais : « All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy » Les gen...
ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATING INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES INTO VOCATIONAL CURRICULA
ABSTRACT: This study investigates strategies for integrating industry-specific competencies into vocational curricula, aiming to bridge the sk...
DEVELOPMENT OF BAOBAB/SISAL REINFORCED LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE HYBRID COMPOSITE
Abstract
In this work, the properties of baobab/sisal fibre reinforced low density polyethylene hybrid composites were s...
EFFECTS OF READING AND WORKING ON THE COMPUTER ON VISION
Abstract
The objective is to determine if a person blinks less, and therefore vision worsens after reading and working on the computer.
EFFECT OF TRIAGING IN MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS
Background of the study
In the face of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), effective triaging stands as a c...
