MAPPING THE TERRAIN OF LINGUISTIC DEVIATION
Abstract
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the typology of linguistic deviation, an area of study that examines the ways in which language deviates from established norms and expectations in communication. It categorizes linguistic deviations into several types based on their occurrence in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Each type of deviation is analyzed carefully providing examples and discussing their effects on interpretation and communication. The article also addresses the role of stylistic devices as a form of deliberate linguistic divergence in literature. It also briefs upon the significance of understanding linguistic deviations for linguistic theory, language teaching, literary analysis, and communication studies.