Phonological and Lexical Parallelism in Aqib’s A Stardust Drape (2021)

Muhammad Hassan Shah; Zafar Iqbal; Waleed Khan

doi:10.5281/

Authors

Muhammad Hassan Shah Lecturer in English, University of Science and Technology, Bannu (UST) Author
Zafar Iqbal Department of English and Applied Linguistics, University of Science and Technology, Bannu Author
Waleed Khan MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/

Keywords:

A Stardust Drape, Phonological Parallelism, Lexical Parallelism, Anagrammatic Interpretations, Stylistic Strategy, Cohesion, Psychological States, Socio-Spiritual Tensions

Abstract

This study examines the interplay of phonological and lexical parallelism in Aqib's A Stardust Drape (2021), with a particular emphasis on anagrammatic interpretations as a stylistic device. Anagrammatic interpretation involves rearranging the letters of a word or phrase to produce a new word or phrase, typically revealing hidden meanings. The study also argues that the intentional repetition of sounds and words transcends mere aesthetic function, deeply reflecting the existential, emotional, and socio-political dimensions of the text. The analysis draws on Leech and Short's foregrounding model to demonstrate how sound-symbolism and lexical selections serve as powerful vehicles for meaning, resistance, and socio-political commentary.