PHONETICS AND THE STYLISTIC APPRECIATION OF A POETIC TEXT: FOCUS ON THE RHYTHM OF KISWAHILI VERSE

Authors

  • Alice Nyambura Mwaihaki University of Dar es salaam

Abstract

This paper is based on two assumptions

1: The rhythmic effect of a poetic text is inherent in the phonetic structure of the language in question.

2: An explicit understanding of the principles governing the speech rhythm of Kiswahili is necessary for an adequate stylistic appreciation of Kiswahili verse.

Author Biography

Alice Nyambura Mwaihaki, University of Dar es salaam

Mwalimu

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Published

2020-03-06

Issue

Vol. 61

Section

Articles