STYLISTIC FIGURES AS TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' DISCOURSE COMPETENCE

In this article the core of the discourse competence in the context of stylistic figures usage is discussed. Discourse competence proposes development of ability to use language effectively in social contexts, including the organization and coherence of ideas, and the application of pragmatic knowledge in oral and written speech. Stylistic figures are the means to help making the speech more expressive and persuasive. The proposed methodology of discourse competence development focus on stylistic and rhetoric devices mastering in the process of language learning to foster students’ communicative competence. The described core of the discourse competence and instructional strategies give evidence about importance of teaching stylistic and rhetoric devices of communication.