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Stylistics Basics QuizOnline version Stylistics Quiz by Kamola Xabibullayeva 1 1. Define stylistics as a branch of linguistics. a A branch of linguistics that studies only translation. b A branch of linguistics that studies only punctuation. c A branch of linguistics that studies only grammar. d Studies expressive means, stylistic devices, and functional styles. 2 2. What is the subject of stylistics? a Only diction. b Only spelling mistakes. c Only sentence length. d The expressive resources of language and their use in different contexts. 3 3. What are the main aims of stylistic study? a To replace grammar with vocabulary. b To analyze how language creates meaning, effect, and aesthetic impact. c To avoid interpretation completely. d To memorize all literary rules. 4 4. What is comparative stylistics? a The study of stylistic features across two or more languages. b The study of classroom management. c The study of historical dates in literature. d The study of only English pronunciation. 5 5. What is the difference between linguistic stylistics and literary stylistics? a Literary stylistics studies only grammar exercises. b There is no difference at all. c Linguistic stylistics studies language means, while literary stylistics studies their use in literary texts. d Linguistic stylistics studies only poems. 6 6. Define the national language. a The language used by a nation in all its varieties and forms. b A language used only in poetry. c A language used only in schools. d A language used only in newspapers. 7 7. What is meant by the literary language? a The language of dialect speakers only. b The standardized form of national language used in educated communication. c The language of slang only. d The language of children only. 8 8. What is the literary norm? a The accepted standard of correct language use in a speech community. b A way of breaking grammar rules. c A set of random mistakes in speech. d A pronunciation drill. 9 9. Define deviation in stylistics. a An accidental misprint. b A grammar exercise. c A pronunciation drill. d A deliberate departure from the standard language norm for stylistic purposes. 10 10. What is the stylistic function of deviation? a To make the text shorter. b To avoid communication. c To attract attention and create expressiveness or additional meaning. d To remove all emotional effect. 11 11. What are the forms of existence of the English literary language? a British and American forms only. b A style used only in fiction. c Oral and written forms. d Only poetic and dramatic forms. 12 12. What are the main linguistic features of oral speech? a Only scientific terms. b Only passive constructions. c Spontaneity, intonation, incomplete sentences, colloquial elements. d Only long complex sentences. 13 13. What are the main linguistic features of written speech? a Planned structure, graphic form, completeness, and punctuation. b Only colloquial vocabulary. c Only emotional exclamations. d Only short unfinished phrases. 14 14. Define the notion of text in stylistics. a A coherent sequence of utterances united by meaning and structure. b A list of grammar terms. c A set of unrelated sentences. d A single isolated word only. 15 15. What are cohesion and coherence? a Cohesion is formal linking, and coherence is logical unity of ideas. b Cohesion and coherence both mean sentence length. c Cohesion is grammar, and coherence is pronunciation. d Cohesion is spelling, and coherence is punctuation. 16 16. Define neutral vocabulary. a Words used only in scientific texts. b Words used only in slang. c Words used only in poetry. d Words without special stylistic coloring used in all types of communication. 17 17. What are common literary words? a Words typical of formal and polished written speech. b Words used only in street language. c Words used only in dialects. d Words with rude meaning only. 18 18. What are common colloquial words? a Words typical of everyday informal spoken language. b Words used only in poetry. c Words used only in official documents. d Words used only in academic articles. 19 19. Define special literary vocabulary. a Bookish or elevated words with marked literary coloring. b Only grammar terms from schoolbooks. c Only everyday neutral words. d Only words from advertisements. 20 20. What are terms in stylistics? a Words or phrases denoting exact concepts in a particular field of knowledge. b Words with unclear meaning. c Words used only in business letters. d Words used only for emotional effect. 21 21. What are poetic words? a Words with elevated, archaic, or imaginative coloring typical of poetry. b Words that disappeared from the language. c Newly created modern words. d Words used only by children. 22 22. Define archaic words. a Words used only in jokes. b Words used only in classroom commands. c Old-fashioned words that are no longer common in present-day use. d Words with no stylistic meaning. 23 23. What are barbarisms and foreign words? a Words with vulgar meaning. b Words formed only by suffixes. c Words used only in science. d Words borrowed from other languages, sometimes not fully assimilated into English. 24 24. Define neologisms. a Words that never change meaning. b Words with only neutral meaning. c Newly coined words or expressions. d Words used only in ancient literature. 25 25. What is slang? a Words used only in poetry. b Only scientific terminology. c Highly informal vocabulary typical of everyday spoken language. d Only official document language. 26 26. What are jargonisms? a Common neutral words used by everyone. b Words or expressions used by a particular social or professional group. c Words used only in fairy tales. d Words that have no meaning. 27 27. Define professionalisms. a Official legal terms only. b Informal words used by members of a profession in work-related communication. c Words used only in family talk. d Words with literary coloring only. 28 28. What are dialectal words? a Words used equally everywhere. b Words characteristic of a particular regional variety of language. c Words with only literary coloring. d Words found only in dictionaries. 29 29. Define vulgar words. a Words with elevated poetic meaning. b Coarse or rude words considered socially inappropriate in formal use. c Words that show politeness. d Words used only in scientific prose. 30 30. What is stylistic coloring of vocabulary? a The pronunciation of isolated sounds. b The additional stylistic tone or connotation a word carries beyond its basic meaning. c The alphabetical order of words in a dictionary. d The grammatical form of a word only. 31 31. Define expressive means (EMs). a Unplanned grammar mistakes only. b Random mistakes in pronunciation. c Language means that intensify expression and emotional force in speech or writing. d Only punctuation marks used in texts. 32 32. Define stylistic devices (SDs). a Only sentence fragments in speech. b Intentional language patterns used to create a special stylistic effect. c Only long words in academic texts. d Only borrowed foreign words. 33 33. What is the difference between expressive means and stylistic devices? a Stylistic devices are accidental errors. b Expressive means are only lexical, stylistic devices are only grammatical. c Expressive means exist in language generally, while stylistic devices are deliberate artistic uses of them. d There is no difference at all.

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Stylistics Basics QuizOnline version

by Kamola Xabibullayeva

1. Define stylistics as a branch of linguistics.

2. What is the subject of stylistics?

3. What are the main aims of stylistic study?

4. What is comparative stylistics?

5. What is the difference between linguistic stylistics and literary stylistics?

6. Define the national language.

7. What is meant by the literary language?

8. What is the literary norm?

9. Define deviation in stylistics.

10. What is the stylistic function of deviation?

11. What are the forms of existence of the English literary language?

12. What are the main linguistic features of oral speech?

13. What are the main linguistic features of written speech?

14. Define the notion of text in stylistics.

15. What are cohesion and coherence?

16. Define neutral vocabulary.

17. What are common literary words?

18. What are common colloquial words?

19. Define special literary vocabulary.

20. What are terms in stylistics?

21. What are poetic words?

22. Define archaic words.

23. What are barbarisms and foreign words?

24. Define neologisms.

25. What is slang?

26. What are jargonisms?

27. Define professionalisms.

28. What are dialectal words?

29. Define vulgar words.

30. What is stylistic coloring of vocabulary?

31. Define expressive means (EMs).

32. Define stylistic devices (SDs).

33. What is the difference between expressive means and stylistic devices?