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Which term describes the intentional deviation from the ordinary form or meaning to create a particular effect in language?

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Stylistic device

• Phonetics

Expressiveness in language refers to:

• The efficiency of communication

• The emotional intensity conveyed by the speaker

• Grammatical correctness

• The clarity of expression

Which characteristic is associated with the literary movement known as minimalism in prose?

• Elaborate and ornate language

• Detailed and lengthy descriptions

• Sparse and concise writing

• Complex and intricate plots

The term refers to the arrangement of events or information in a work of literature.

• Syntax

• Structure

• Style

• Prosody

Credited with developing the concept of the 'stream of consciousness' narrative technique?

• Virginia Woolf

• James Joyce

• D.H. Lawrence

• T.S. Eliot

Which literary term describes a figure of speech in which contradictory terms are combined to create a paradoxical effect?

• Oxymoron

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Irony

Functional means in language are primarily concerned with:

• Grammar and syntax

• Achieving specific communicative goals

• Phonetic features

• Historical linguistics

Which of the following literary movements is associated with a focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people and often features a detailed depiction of social conditions?

• Romanticism

• Naturalism

• Realism

• Surrealism

Which literary device involves the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

• Irony

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

The term for the use of words that imitate the sound they describe, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss'.

• Euphony

• Cacophony

• Onomatopoeia

• Allegory