FOREGROUNDING IN JOHN KEATS' SELECTED POEMS: A FUNCTIONAL STYLISTIC ANALYSIS

This study employs the theory of linguistic Deviation and Leech's model to analyze John Keats' "To Autumn," exploring how language variation enhances thematic expression.The research identifies the poet's linguistic deviations, focusing on the prevalent darker type.Additionally, the study investigates the effectiveness of linguistic tools in conveying specific ideas and examines categories and degrees of Deviation in the text.This research addresses the problem of some readers' lack of awareness regarding how linguistic Deviation, particularly in John Keats' "To Autumn," contributes to the beauty and thematic richness of the poem.This research delves into the debate over how linguistic diversity is seen and how it affects our ability to fully grasp the poet's deliberate departure from convention, which in turn influences our assessment of the poem's artistic worth and its ability to communicate.How does linguistic Deviation contribute to the thematic expression in John Keats' "To Autumn"?What categories and degrees of linguistic Deviation are prevalent in the text under examination, and how do they function as tools for effective communication within the poem?Compared to another poet's work, how do the identified linguistic deviations in "To Autumn" align with or differ from the stylistic markers employed by the other poet, and what impact do these deviations have on capturing the readers' attention and creating aesthetic beauty?Identifying Linguistic Deviations in John Keats' "To Autumn".The focus is on understanding how Keats employs linguistic variation to convey meaning and promote specific themes within the poem.The research explores how language variations, particularly linguistic deviations, contribute to the overall communication function in the analyzed poems.By investigating the categories and degrees of linguistic Deviation in the text, the study aims to unveil how these deviations act as practical tools in advancing specific ideas and achieving successful communication within the context of the discussed poems.This study compares the linguistic deviations employed by John Keats in "To Autumn" with those of another poet, testing the hypothesis that both poets demonstrate a high level of Deviation in their works.