The Role of Syntax in Stylistic Choices: A Comparative Study between Ezra Pound’s “In A Station of the Metro”, “The Garden” and Nazik Al-Malaika’s "The Cholera"

Abstract

Language is not just an antiquated manner of human contact, but a very powerful expression, persuasion, and existential art essence. Language includes a very broad spectrum of capabilities with the assistance of which people can transmit the message. In this case, syntax acts as the pivotal and primary instrument, using which people interconnect word formation on multiple levels. The study discusses the contribution of syntax to poetry stylistic decision-making through comparison of Ezra Pound's "In a Station of the Metro" and Nazik Al-Malaika's "The Cholera." As a structural feature, syntax has an impact on tone, rhythm, imagery, and emotional meaning of a poem and thus becomes a vital element in the creative process of a poet. The study takes into account the manner in which English and Arabic literary tradition employ syntax in varied means that influence reader impression and affective response. The results demonstrate that, beyond their grammatical function, syntactic structures function as cultural and affective markers that mirror poets’ worldviews and emotional intensities. Across multiple linguistic backgrounds, the comparison of English and Arabic poetry points toward a new model of interpretative procedures in stylistics, including both analytical accuracy and affective depth.