STYLISTIC DEVICES IN J.K. ROWLING'S HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE

This paper explores the stylistic devices employed by J.K. Rowling in her groundbreaking novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The study investigates metaphor, simile, alliteration, irony, personification, symbolism, and other key stylistic tools that serve narrative, emotional, and imaginative functions. By focusing on the linguistic features of the novel, this paper shows how stylistic choices contribute to world-building, character development, and reader immersion. A secondary focus is placed on translation challenges, especially in preserving stylistic effects across languages.