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WorksheetsFunctional Styles and Stylistics Quiz
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Find the term for the following definition: the inventory of special language media, which has special features secure the desirable effect of the utterance
Stylistics
Functional style
Stylistic devices
Alliteration
Find the term for the following definition: certain types of texts, which due to the choice and arrangement of language means are distinguished by the pragmatic aspect of communication
Stylistics
Stylistic devices
Tone and register
Functional style
Stylistics mainly investigates …
cultural representation of the language
translation of humor and wordplay
preserving rhetorical devices
stylistic devices and functional styles
Find the term for the following definition: a system of interrelated language means which serves a definite aim in communication
functional style
stylistic device
figurative language
tone and register
genre
What aim do functional styles serve?
to create more possibilities of using stylistic devices
to make a speaker sound more literate
to create reader's\listener's attitude to the text
to distinguish between written and oral speech
What functional style was NOT distinguished by I.R. Galperin?
Literary
Neutral
Scientific prose
Publicist
What functional style was NOT distinguished by I.R. Galperin?
Literary
Formal
Publicist
Scientific prose
What functional style was NOT distinguished by I.R. Galperin?
Non-formal
Literary
Newspaper
Publicist
Scientific prose
What type of texts are a part of newspaper style?
essays
advertisements
oratory
protocols
What type of texts are a part of newspaper style?
essays
scientific articles
brief news items
protocols
What are stylistic devices?
general branch of linguistics dealing with functional styles
tools for creating communication
types of texts adapting to register shifts
the inventory of special language media, which has special features secure the desirable effect of the utterance
What are functional styles?
types of texts the main aim of which is to create reader's\listener's attitude to the text
the inventory of special language media, which has special features secure the desirable effect of the utterance
general branch of linguistics dealing with functional styles
tools for creating communication
types of texts adapting to register shifts
What type of texts is NOT a part of newspaper style?
headlines
essays
brief news items
editorial
What type of texts is NOT a part of publicist style?
essays
oratory
advertisements
articles
What type of texts is NOT a part of official documents style?
business letters
protocols
offers
textbooks
What functional style has the following traits: creativity, literary devices, figurative language?
Literary style
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
Newspaper style
What functional style has the following traits: precision, objectivity, specialized terminology?
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
Scientific style
Publicist style
What functional style has the following traits: informal, everyday language, slang?
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
Newspaper style
Publicist style
What functional style has the following traits: formal, citations, objectivity?
Colloquial style
Literary style
Style of official documents
Publicist style
What functional style has the following traits: clarity, brevity, objectivity?
Colloquial style
Literary style
Newspaper style
Publicist style
What functional style requires such elements as: plot, character, setting?
Colloquial style
Scientific style
Literary style
Publicist style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: contractions, idiomatic expressions?
Colloquial style
Literary style
Scientific style
Newspaper style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: headlines, inverted pyramid structure?
Literary style
Publicist style
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
What traits is literary style characterized by?
Precision, objectivity, specialized terminology
Informal, everyday language, slang
Formal, citations, objectivity
Creativity, literary devices, figurative language
What traits is colloquial style characterized by?
Precision, objectivity, specialized terminology
Creativity, literary devices, figurative language
Informal, everyday language, slang
Clarity, brevity, objectivity
What traits is scientific style characterized by?
Informal, everyday language, slang
Creativity, literary devices, figurative language
Precision, objectivity, specialized terminology
Clarity, brevity, objectivity
What functional style is characterized by such features as: almost no use of neutral gender; emotionally colored words; lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices; creation of occasional neologisms; mixture of different styles on lexical level?
Literary style
Publicist style
Scientific style
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: frequent use of verbs and adjectives; figurative meaning; lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices?
Literary style
Publicist style
Scientific style
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: compound and complex words; passive voice; lack of emotionally colored words; connecting thoughts?
Publicist style
Scientific style
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: derivative words; abstract lexis; lack of colloquial phrases; generalized personal and non-personal structures; terminology?
Scientific style
Publicist style
Literary style
Style of official documents
Colloquial style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: diminutive-hypocoristic suffixes; slang; elliptical sentences?
Colloquial style
Publicist style
Literary style
Style of official documents
Scientific style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: descriptive suffixes; emotionally evaluating lexis; uncertain, abstract notion of things; exclamative sentences?
Publicist style
Literary style
Colloquial style
Scientific style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: compound and complex words; Idiomatic expressions (in oral communication); Wide use of participles?
Colloquial style
Publicist style
Literary style
Style of official documents
Scientific style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: idiomatic expressions (in oral communication); words with generalized meaning; full sentences?
Scientific style
Publicist style
Literary style
Colloquial style
Style of official documents
What functional style is characterized by such features as: Wide use of affixes (mostly foreign ones); Idioms; References to sources?
Style of official documents
Publicist style
Literary style
Colloquial style
Scientific style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: Neologisms, occasionalisms; Socio-political lexis; Expressive means?
Literary style
Style of official documents
Publicist style
Colloquial style
Scientific style
What functional style is characterized by such features as: Borrowed lexis; Allusions; Questions in headlines?
Scientific style
Style of official documents
Literary style
Colloquial style
Publicist style
What features is publicist functional style characterized by?
Wide use of affixes (mostly foreign ones); Neologisms, occasionalisms; References to sources
Compound and complex words; Words with generalized meaning; Idiomatic expressions (in oral communication)
Diminutive-hypocoristic suffixes; slang; Elliptical (non-completed) sentences
Terminology; Lack of emotionally colored word; Passive voice
Almost no use of neuter gender; Lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices
What features is literary functional style characterized by?
Compound and complex words; Words with generalized meaning; Idiomatic expressions (in oral communication)
Almost no use of neuter gender; Lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices
Diminutive-hypocoristic suffixes; slang; Elliptical (non-completed) sentences
Terminology; Lack of emotionally colored word; Passive voice
Wide use of affixes (mostly foreign ones); Neologisms, occasionalisms; References to sources
What features is official functional style characterized by?
Compound and complex words; Words with generalized meaning; Idiomatic expressions (in oral communication)
Almost no use of neuter gender; Lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices
Diminutive-hypocoristic suffixes; slang; Elliptical (non-completed) sentences
Terminology; Lack of emotionally colored word; Passive voice
Wide use of affixes (mostly foreign ones); Neologisms, occasionalisms; References to sources
What features is colloquial functional style characterized by?
Diminutive-hypocoristic suffixes; slang; Elliptical (non-completed) sentences
Almost no use of neuter gender; Lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices
Compound and complex words; Words with generalized meaning; Idiomatic expressions (in oral communication)
Terminology; Lack of emotionally colored word; Passive voice
Wide use of affixes (mostly foreign ones); Neologisms, occasionalisms; References to sources
What features is scientific functional style characterized by?
Terminology; Lack of emotionally colored word; Passive voice
Almost no use of neuter gender; Lack of cliches; lots of stylistic devices
Compound and complex words; Words with generalized meaning; Idiomatic expressions (in oral communication)
Diminutive-hypocoristic suffixes; slang; Elliptical (non-completed) sentences
Wide use of affixes (mostly foreign ones); Neologisms, occasionalisms; References to sources
What is the right term for "main meaning of the word, maximally neutral, that can be used almost in every situation"?
Common meaning
Semantics
Connotative meaning
Denotative meaning
Stylistically marked meaning
What is the right term for "occasional meaning of the word, hat depends on the situation of usage; stylistically marked meaning"?
Denotative meaning
Semantics
Connotative meaning
Temporary meaning
Stylistically marked meaning
What is the denotative meaning of the phrase, "Kick the bucket."
Dying
Actually kicking a bucket
Falling in a bucket
Losing
Doing nothing useful
What is the denotative meaning of "snake"?
a reptile
a liar
a fraud
an animal
a sly person
What is a connotative meaning of the term, "baby"?
someone you are attracted to
an infant
a baby pig
a small child
a newborn
An idea or feeling that a word invokes is …
stylistic device
denotation
definition
interpretation
connotation
In 'Harry Potter', Professor Snape's first name, Severus, means serious, strict, and severe. The character of Professor Snape is also serious and strict. This is an example of which of the following?
denotation and connotation working together
denotation and connotation opposing each other
denotation
connotation
none of the answers
What is the denotative meaning of the word "ghost"?
A symbol of hope and renewal
A mischievous supernatural being
A terrifying apparition
The spirit or soul of a deceased person
A mystical creature
What is the denotative meaning of the word "serpent"?
A representation of danger
A mythical creature of wisdom
A symbol of good luck
A legless, often venomous reptile
A coiled rope
Which word is connotatively associated with weakness or vulnerability?
Resilient
Fragile
Robust
Sturdy
Tenacious
Choose the word that conveys a negative connotation for "teacher."
Tutor
Mentor
Pedagogue
Drillmaster
Educator
Identify the word with a connotation associated with deceit for "silence."
Hush
Quiet
Peace
Stillness
Deception
Which word carries a positive connotation for "journey"?
Quest
Expedition
Odyssey
Trek
Ordeal
What is the denotative meaning of "unthinkable"?
Beyond the realm of reason
Difficult to understand
Impossible to conceive or imagine
Challenging to believe
Impressive and extraordinary
How did "religious speech" change in XVII century in England, that influenced all the following development of the language?
it became "simple", available to people of all levels of literacy
preachers started using Latin
French language penetrated into Biblical language
they "rewrote" Bible in English
all of the answers are correct
What are the reasons of no big difference between oral and written speech in English?
Every English speaker was able to read and write, a lot of effort was put into national education
The wealthy always preferred English as the main language
English, as a language, appeared at the same time when printing was developed
Shift to “simple” preaches in English in churches; lectures were the main form of education; lack of books; religion was the main way of entertainment
None of the answers are correct
One of the peculiarities of English communication is using Facts and Arguments. How can one make their speech argumentized?
By using indirect references and avoiding negations
By using lexical and grammar references, such as direct reference, passive voice
By using active and passive voice structures in speech
By using politically correct language in speech
By using proverbs and sayings in speech
Find an example of direct reference:
it’s a common knowledge
there is a strong feeling
there is evidence to suggest
from public perception
according to statistics
Find an example of indirect reference:
according to statistics
recent findings suggest
there is evidence to suggest
from public perception
it's a common knowledge
Find an example of reference to common knowledge:
the conventional wisdom runs
recent findings suggest
according to statistics
there is a strong feeling
there is evidence to suggest
What statement is true about using negations in English communication?
in translation negation should always be translated with negation
when showing opinion, the sphere of negation is usually transferred from subject to object
high frequency of using negative forms in speech
when showing opinion, the sphere of negation is usually transferred from object to subject
English speakers try to put every statement in negative form
Following the rule of positivity, choose the best translation for the following sentence "Суық газдалған суды ішуге болмайды":
Drinking cold soda is bad for you
I don’t think you should drink soda with ice
You shouldn't drink soda with ice
I think, you shouldn't drink cold soda
I think, drinking soda with ice is bad for you
Which term is considered more politically correct to refer to people with disabilities?
Crippled
Handicapped
Invalid
Impaired
Disabled
Inclusive language is often used to avoid marginalization. What is an example of inclusive language for addressing both genders?
Men
Gentlemen
Guys
Sirs
Everyone
What term should be used to describe someone who was not born in a particular country and now lives there if we follow the rule of political correctness?
Alien
Immigrant
Foreigner
Outlander
Invader
Which word is commonly used to replace "fireman" for gender-neutral language?
Firefighter
Firemaster
Fireperson
Firechief
Fireguard
In politically correct language, how do you refer to a person who practices a faith other than your own?
Non-believer
Person of a different faith
Heathen
Unconverted
Religious outsider
During Zoom sessions students should keep their cameras turned on
During Zoom sessions students should keep their cameras turned on
During Zoom sessions students should keep his camera turned on
During Zoom sessions student should keep her camera turned on
During Zoom sessions male and female students should keep their cameras turned on
During Zoom sessions students should keep his and her cameras turned on
One of the peculiarities of English communication is Positivity. Which of the following is NOT a way of representing positivity?
Avoidance of generalized words
Avoidance of negations
Usage of politically correct vocabulary
Usage of gender-neutral language
Usage of 'please' and 'thank you' forms in instructions
One of the peculiarities of English communication is Positivity. Which of the following is a way of representing positivity?
Usage of politically correct vocabulary
Avoidance of generalized words
Usage of references of different kinds
Wide usage of allusions
Avoidance of gender-neutral words
One of the peculiarities of English communication is Pragmatics and Simplicity. Which of the following is NOT a way of representing it?
Usage of 'please' and 'thank you' forms in instructions
Avoidance of generalized words
Avoidance of loan words
Avoidance of proverbs and sayings in speech
Wide usage of allusions
Repetition of initial sounds of the words in a text is called:
Assonance
Consonance
Alliteration
Prosodics
Onomatopoeia
Repetition of consonant sounds in a text is called:
Prosodics
Alliteration
Assonance
Consonance
Onomatopoeia
Repetition of vowel sounds in a text is called:
Assonance
Alliteration
Consonance
Prosodics
Onomatopoeia
Usually English texts\phrases that contain alliteration SDs are translated into Russian with the help of:
Alliterations, because a translator cannot change the form of source text
Metaphors
Rhymes
Consonance
Assonance
What of the following is an example of colloquial style of speech:
The author hypothesized that intertextuality represents a relevant textual category
The driver stopped the truck at the rubbish dump to pick up three guys in dirty overalls.
Please argue for the choice of such a logic of presentation of the report
The Foreign Ministers of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine will meet today on the sidelines of the summit in Istanbul
Upon arrival in the settlement, registration at the place of stay should be registered with the relevant authorities
What of the following is NOT an example of colloquial style of speech:
Mind if I drop by tonight? I'm in business!
The driver stopped the truck at the rubbish dump to pick up three guys in dirty overalls.
Now, buddy, come up with three sentences on the subject.
The driver stopped the truck at the rubbish dump to pick up three guys in dirty overalls.
Wow! In just two months, they've built such a nice place.
What of the following sentences contains stylistically 'wrong' words\phrases:
Wow! In just two months, they've built such a nice place.
I guess the color of this dress does not correlate with your shoes, don’t cha think so?
Mind if I drop by tonight? I'm in business!
Argumentation of this statement is possible by relying on facts presented by high-ranking officials
Dissatisfaction with wage differentiation caused disagreements between management and workers
What of the following sentences contains stylistically 'wrong' words\phrases:
Argumentation of this statement is possible by relying on facts presented by high-ranking officials
Wow! In just two months, they've built such a nice place.
Mind if I drop by tonight? I'm in business!
This translation heuristic won’t do in this act of communication
Dissatisfaction with wage differentiation caused disagreements between management and workers
What of the following variants of one sentence contains stylistically 'wrong' words\phrases:
Dissatisfaction with wage differentiation caused disagreements between management and workers
Dissatisfaction with wage differentiation caused fights between management and workers
Dissatisfaction with wage differentiation caused conflict situation between management and workers
Dissatisfaction with wage differentiation caused argues between management and workers
What of the following variants of one sentence is FULLY written in proper style:
The President informed the partners from neighboring countries that those who do not comply with the agreements reached at the summit will be excluded from further participation in the negotiations on budget distribution
The President informed his buddies from neighboring countries that those who do not comply with the agreements reached at the summit will be excluded from further participation in the negotiations on budget distribution
The President informed the partners from neighboring countries that those who do not comply with the agreements reached at the summit will be excluded from further participation in the negotiations on loot they've got
The President informed the partners from neighboring countries that those who do not comply with the agreements reached at the summit will be excluded from further participation in chit-chat on budget distribution
The President informed his buddies from neighboring countries that those who do not comply with the agreements reached at the summit will be excluded from further participation in chit-chat on loot they've got
Which sentence is written in a newspaper style?
A major tempest is anticipated to make landfall
A big storm is expected to hit the region
A significant weather event is on the horizon
A major atmospheric disturbance is forecasted to arrive
A substantial meteorological event is predicted for the area
Which sentence is written in a scientific style?
I guess the experiment should be successful
I think the experiment will work
I hypothesize that the experiment will yield positive results
I predict a successful outcome for the experiment
I speculate that the experiment will be fruitful
Which sentence is written in a style of official documents?
I'll take you to court for what you did
I'm going to sue you for damages
I intend to take legal action against you for harm suffered
I'm initiating legal proceedings over the damages incurred
I'm pursuing a lawsuit due to the harm you've caused
Which sentence is written in a colloquial style?
I want to say I'm super sorry if this messes things up
Please accept my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience
I'm really sorry if this causes any trouble
I'm apologizing if this throws a wrench into the works
I'm sending my deepest regrets for any potential issues
Which sentence is typical of an official style?
I'm anticipating our forthcoming appointment
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon
I'm excited about our upcoming meeting
I'm eager to catch up with you
I'm thrilled about our scheduled rendezvous
Which sentence is characteristic of a colloquial style?
I'm extending an invitation for you to join the shindig
I hereby request your presence at the gathering
I wanted to invite you to the get-together
I'm asking if you can come to the party
I'm throwing a bash and hope you'll be there
Which sentence belongs to a formal and academic style?
I will visit the store after my working hours
I'm gonna go to the store after work
I'll hit up the store once I'm off work
I'm planning to go to the store after my shift ends
I'll be heading to the store after completing my workday
What is the neutral synonym for 'tired'?
Exhausted
Fatigued
Weary
Drained
Worn out
What is the neutral term for 'give up' in a casual setting?
Quit
Surrender
Relinquish
Abandon
Cede
Original Sentence: 'I had a blast hanging out with my buds last night.' How can this sentence be rewritten neutrally?
I enjoyed spending time with my friends last night
I had a great time chilling with my pals last night
I had a fantastic time catching up with my buddies last night
I had a fun time with my amigos last night
I had a riot hanging out with my crew last night
Original Sentence: 'We aced the presentation, and it was lit.' How can this sentence be rewritten neutrally?
We did exceptionally well on the presentation
We nailed the presentation, and it was outstanding
We crushed the presentation, and it was fire
We knocked the presentation out of the park, and it was incredible
We rocked the presentation, and it was sup
