General Conclusion Literature is considered a complex field which makes it unapproachable to EFL learners who lack sophisticated knowledge of the target language. Therefore, teaching literary texts in EFL classes is a challenging task. The challenges faced here may be due to a number of reasons. For example, the emblematic use of language in literary works differs from that of conventional standard language. In literature, vocabulary and grammar are manipulated to have specific figurative characteristics and to create particular effects. Linguistic limitations and the lack of analytical and critical thinking skills of EFL students, who are not equipped to overcome the complexity of understanding a text, make literature a controversial issue to address. Another reason is that students when reading literature find it difficult to grasp the meanings of the text which are totally different from the social context of the readers. Therefore, more attention should be paid to literature as it can be used to broaden EFL learners' understanding of other cultures. promote students' linguistic knowledge and generate an opportunity for personal expression. Carrying out an empirical investigation into literature teaching can be informative in this regard and must consider the choice of literary texts, the EFL learners and their cultural context, as well as the teacher. Literature is one of the important components in the EFL curriculum at university. Recently it is considered an important tool for learning English. Teachers at university can use literature to create a variety of activities that help their students get a feel for how language works. Literary texts are considered very useful authentic material. However, teaching literature... middle of the paper... make them aware of the link between linguistic analysis and literary criticism. Stylistics offers both teachers and students the ability to know how language works in a literary text. . Being aware of the different grammatical structures and rhetorical expressions that literature is rich in can improve students' interpretive skills and critical thinking skills. Applying a stylistic approach to teaching literature may be the best tool teachers can use to engage their students in class discussion and motivate them to read and appreciate literary works. In addition to other literature teaching approaches that can be used in EFL lessons, stylistics is considered a valuable source for learning about the target language and understanding the way literary language works: it could be a golden opportunity for learners students to start creative activities. write.
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