Stylistic Analysis of the Poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost 2022

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Stylistic Analysis of the Poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is the analysis of the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
from the perspective of stylistic analysis. In this analysis, different aspect like phonological patterns,
graphological, semantic, grammatic and lexico-syntactic patterns and choices have been covered.
The poem is set in a personal tone, but its themes are applicable to all humans in the universe since
the theme is universal. The poet has done a commendable job in terms of conveying his message,
views, themes as well as handling the conflict using stylistic devices.
Key Words: Stylistic, lexico-syntactic patterns, phonological, graphological.

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Introduction
The style in a piece of writing gives it unique recognition. Stylistics as a branch of linguistics
deals with different styles. It is the study of the effective and appropriate use of language in writing.
Therefore, it might be termed as the analysis of literary discourse from the lens of linguistic. Thus,
the connection between the linguistics and literary criticism is the stylistics. Style as an aspect of
language which deals with choices of phrases, diction, sentences as well as linguistic materials
should be consistent with the subject matter [1]. Stylistics, in this case, entails the narrative
techniques of a linguist or writer in relation to the choice along with the distribution of words and
character.
Style
Style can be analysed in terms of linguistic terms such as phonological devices, sentence
types, morphological varieties, lexical varieties, and utterances. It defers based on the place,
modality, time and individuality. The styles used in “The Road not Taken” has its basis on the
search for understanding the hidden meaning of things that are hidden from view [1]. It is simple to
select a road, but in this context, the poet does not understand where this selection could lead him in
the future. Frost in the poem uses simple words as well as phrases. However, through irony,
symbolism, and metaphors, the poet gives his work a deeper meaning [2]. Thus, the normal
meaning becomes relatively different from the intended meaning hence giving the work a sense of
mystery.
Stylistics
Stylistics is the study of style as well as methods used that are used in written language. The
primary objective of stylistics is to establish the meaning and appreciate the cartelistic of linguistics
in a text. Thus, in simple terms, stylistics can be described as the analysis of all the devices used in
language. The devices might include rhetorical terms, syntactical devices that create expressive style