Using a wide range of twentieth-century literary prose, Laura Wright and Jonathan Hope provide an interactive introduction to the techniques of stylistic analysis. Divided up into five sections; the noun phrase, the verb phrase, the clause, text structu. Presumes no prior linguistic knowledge. Provides a comprehensive glossary of terms Adaptable:designed to be used in a variety of classroom contexts. Introduces students to an enormous range of twentieth-century literature. A practical coursebook rather than a survey account of stylistics as a discipline,the book provides over forty opportunities for hands-on stylistic analysis,For each linguistic feature under discussion the reader is offered a definition,a text for analysis,exercises and tasks,in addition to a suggested solution.