DEVELOPMENT OF ANALYTICAL THINKING THROUGH THE LINGUOSTYLISTIC INTERPRETATION OF THE SHORT STORY "BEAUTY OF THE DEAD"

This study explores the development of analytical thinking through the linguostylistic interpretation of the short story "Beauty of the Dead." It investigates how engaging with literary texts enhances students' cognitive abilities, particularly their analytical and critical thinking skills. The research applies a linguostylistic approach to uncover the stylistic features of the text and their impact on interpretation. Keywords: analytical thinking, linguostylistic interpretation, literary analysis, stylistic devices, cognitive development, textual analysis, psychological short story, pedagogical strategies