Stylistic Analysis of Surah An-Naba in the Light of Leech and Short Model (2007)
Abstract
This article aims to identify the stylistic analysis of surah An-Naba. The research is qualitative in nature and uses a descriptive-analytical method to study the stylistic beauty of Surah in the light of Leech and Shorts’ Model (2007). The result concludes that surah An-Naba is a literary masterpiece and genius of its language. It’s an inimitable and unique perfection of language, eloquence, rhythm, elegance, fluidity, and style. Therefore, the selection and placement of words are perfect, formal, dense and matchless. The surah prefers to use simple sentences of reasonable words in order to avoid being too verbose and wordy; and to develop understanding gradually and to express one idea and thought at a time in order to create prominence and emphasis. Literary figures are used in abundance, i.e. simile, alliteration, metaphor, hyperbole, rhetorical question, hypophora, anaphora, allusion, aphorism, polyptoton, contrast, personification, etc. in order to do the beautification of meanings and ideas, and convey multiple meanings through a word or a few words. The logical use of cohesive devices makes the chapter well-patched, accomplished and easy to understand. The overall tone of the chapter is strong and thorough.
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