Zero Degree is a term, coined by Roland Barthes for the writing style that is trying to self-erase or hide. For example, in the works of Albert Camus, Émile Zola, and Ernest Hemingway we can see a writing style that is trying not to focus the attention on itself. Yet, such a zero degree writing style is usually exactly what makes the writing style to stand out and get even more attention.
Linguistics
Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It encompasses the analysis of every aspect of language, as well as the methods for studying and modeling them. The traditional areas of linguistic analysis include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,...