This lively introduction to the study of expression in relation to meaning introduces readers to the key areas in the study of style. Encouraging an interest in and sensitivity to words and structures, it enables students to recognize contrasts within and between texts and heightens awareness with regard to word choice, meaning, communicative purpose and stylistic convention. John Haynes examines an enormous variety of text-types--both literary and non-literary, spoken and written--and provides exercises and suggestions for project work.