Stylistics Midterm Part 2

Which of the following is the primary distinction between literary stylistics and linguistic stylistics?

• a) Literary stylistics focuses on grammar, while linguistic stylistics studies creativity.

• b) Literary stylistics examines discourse, while linguistic stylistics ignores meaning.

• c) Literary stylistics analyzes authorial choices, while linguistic stylistics focuses on language structures.

• d) Literary stylistics is based on phonetics, while linguistic stylistics is based on syntax.

Which best describes functional styles in linguistic stylistics?

• a) The application of specific linguistic features in different contexts.

• b) The study of poetic meter and sound patterns.

• c) The focus on abstract word formations and definitions.

• d) The differentiation of dialects and language varieties.

The analysis of stylistic devices and their function in meaning-making belongs to which branch of stylistics?

• a) Cognitive stylistics

• b) Literary stylistics

• c) Linguistic stylistics

• d) Computational stylistics

What distinguishes expressive means from stylistic devices?

• a) Expressive means focus on phonetics, while stylistic devices focus on semantics.

• b) Expressive means are systematic, while stylistic devices are unsystematic.

• c) Expressive means include inherent language features, while stylistic devices involve deliberate manipulation.

• d) Expressive means are used only in formal communication.

A stylistic analysis of newspaper headlines would likely focus on:

• a) Phonological variations and syllabic stress

• b) The strategic use of ambiguity and connotations

• c) Word frequency and typographical structures

• d) The role of metaphor in casual conversation

Which of the following best explains why discourse analysis is considered an interdisciplinary field?

• a) It integrates phonetics and phonology in speech processing.

• b) It studies both linguistic structures and social contexts of communication.

• c) It focuses exclusively on literary texts and poetic expressions.

• d) It only examines the relationship between syntax and phonology.

In linguistic stylistics, the term 'deviation' refers to:

• a) The use of non-standard grammar for artistic effect

• b) Phonological inconsistencies in speech production

• c) The structural rules of forming morphemes

• d) The preference for scientific language over poetic expressions

Which best describes the interconnectivity of linguistic levels in stylistic analysis?

• a) Phonology is completely independent from semantics and discourse.

• b) Syntax functions without relying on phonology or morphology.

• c) Meaning-making in discourse requires all linguistic levels to interact.

• d) Morphology and phonetics are unrelated to stylistic analysis.

Which of the following statements aligns with the macro-linguistic view?

• a) Language study should be restricted to phonetics, morphology, and syntax.

• b) Language cannot be analyzed beyond word formation and sentence structure.

• c) Language is deeply interconnected with human cognitive and social processes.

• d) Language structures should be studied independently of their use in society.

In linguistic stylistics, what role does graphology play?

• a) It studies how text layout and typography influence communication.

• b) It investigates sentence formation and syntactic variations.

• c) It focuses on sound changes and phonological shifts.

• d) It examines the etymology of words and phrases.