Speech Presentation as a Stylistic Device: A Comparative Study of Epigram (Martial) and Novel (Apuleius)

Key Points

• The study highlights how stylized speech affects character perception and narrative tone, enhancing reader engagement.
• Key evidence includes comparisons of stylistic devices used in 15 epigrams by Martial and 12 narrative passages from Apuleius.
• Comparative analysis of rhetorical techniques in epigram and novel demonstrates distinct literary strategies for conveying themes.
• Findings emphasize the importance of speech presentation in understanding character motivations and thematic depth.