THE ROLE OF LITERATURE IN TEACHING DIFFERENT STYLES OF ENGLISH SPEECH

This article examines the role of literature in teaching different styles of English speech in EFL classrooms. The study emphasizes how literary texts expose learners to formal, informal, conversational, academic, and poetic styles. By analyzing characters’ dialogues, monologues, and descriptive passages, students develop stylistic awareness, communicative competence, and intercultural understanding. The paper also discusses practical teaching strategies such as role-play, creative rewriting, and discussion-based activities to improve learners’ ability to adapt their speech to different contexts.