Introduction to Stylistics Quiz

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What does stylistics primarily focus on in the analysis of literary texts?

  • Moral implications of the narrative
  • The historical context of the author
  • Linguistic techniques and structures (correct)
  • Cultural influences on the text

Which ancient discipline is stylistics closely associated with according to Peter Barry?

  • Rhetoric (correct)
  • Grammar
  • Logic
  • Metaphysics

What aspect does stylistics exclude in its analysis compared to literary criticism?

  • Author's biography
  • Linguistic structure (correct)
  • Historical context
  • Interpersonal communication

According to Aristotle, effective communication is achieved through which components?

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How does Peter Barry define linguistics in relation to stylistics?

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What is one of the main goals of stylistics when analyzing a literary text?

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What did rhetoric originally focus on before encompassing all forms of eloquence?

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What distinguishes stylistics from other branches of applied linguistics?

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What is the primary purpose of stylistic analysis?

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Which of the following questions would NOT typically be considered during a stylistic analysis?

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How does foregrounding function in a literary context?

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Which of these aspects is crucial when analyzing semantic fields in a text?

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What role do phonological qualities play in stylistic analysis?

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In stylistics, what does the term 'deviant characteristics' refer to?

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Why is it necessary to establish whether there is order in a text despite deviant characteristics?

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What does stylistics emphasize regarding the relationship between language forms?

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What does Goethe imply about the relationship between an author's style and their mind?

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Which of the following best captures Buffon’s view of style?

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What does Jonathan Swift identify as essential for defining style?

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According to Gustave Flaubert, what is required to achieve a distinct style?

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Edward Gibbon attributes the authorship of style to what factors?

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What does Alexander Theroux convey about the absence of style?

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Which aspect of style is highlighted across various definitions provided by the authors?

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What is implied about the role of stylistics in literature?

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Which statement best describes poetic language?

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What does allegory represent in literary terms?

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What is the purpose of ambiguity in poetry?

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Which example best illustrates apostrophe in poetic language?

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What is a common characteristic of a cliche in poetry?

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How does analogy enhance poetic language?

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Which option describes an allusion?

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In which type of writing is poetic language least likely to be found?

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What does connotation refer to in the context of word usage?

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Which of the following exemplifies a hyperbole?

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Identify the definition of metonymy.

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Which statement best describes irony?

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What does a euphemism do in writing?

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What is an oxymoron?

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Which of the following illustrates personification?

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What does denotation mean in language?

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Flashcards

Stylistics

The study of language in different situations, focusing on individual and social group language choices.

Stylistics (in Literature)

Branch of applied linguistics analyzing literary texts through linguistic methods.

Style in Writing

The author's style reflects their thoughts through word choice and arrangement.

Foregrounding

A technique used to emphasize certain elements in a text, shifting focus to the form of language.

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Poetic Language

Unique and elevated language use to create a strong sensory or emotional impact.

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Allegory

A symbolic narrative, like Rizal's Noli Me Tangere.

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Allusion

Referencing something well-known without explicitly mentioning it.

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Ambiguity

Words or phrases with multiple possible interpretations.

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Analogy

Comparisons between two things, often to clarify or explain.

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Apostrophe

Directly addressing someone or something, often absent or imaginary.

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Cliche

An overused expression or idea.

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Connotation

The emotional implications or associations of a word.

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Contrast

Placing opposites side-by-side to create dramatic effect.

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Denotation

The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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Euphemism

Substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.

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Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Irony

A situation in which there is a contrast between expectation and reality.

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Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

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Metonymy

The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.

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Oxymoron

A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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Paradox

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

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Personification

The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

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Pun

A play on words.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Stylistics

  • Stylistics is the study of how language is used in different situations, exploring the choices individuals and social groups make in their language use.

  • Stylistics is a branch of applied linguistics that analyzes literary texts using linguistic methods and insights.

  • Style in writing is seen as a reflection of the author's mind and character, emphasizing the importance of word choice and arrangement in conveying meaning.

  • Stylistics seeks to understand how language creates meaning, highlighting the relationship between language and literary, and everyday language.

Foregrounding

  • Foregrounding is a technique used to draw attention to certain elements in a literary text, making them stand out and emphasizing their significance.

  • It shifts the reader's focus from the content to the form of language - "how it is said" instead of "what is said".

  • Foregrounding can be achieved through various linguistic devices, such as unusual word choices, grammatical structures, or repetitions.

Poetic Language

  • Poetic language is characterized by its unique and elevated use of language, aimed at creating a strong emotional impact on the reader.

  • It often employs various literary devices to deviate from ordinary language and evoke sensory experiences and emotions.

  • Examples of poetic language include allegory: a symbolic narrative (e.g. Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere), allusion: a reference to something well-known, ambiguity: words with multiple meanings, analogy: comparisons, apostrophe: direct address to a person or object, cliche: overused figures of speech, connotation: emotional implications of words, contrast: juxtaposing opposites, denotation: literal meanings, euphemism: substituting milder terms for harsher ones, hyperbole: exaggeration, irony: contradiction between appearance and reality, metaphor: direct comparison, metonymy: using associated terms, oxymoron: contradictory terms, paradox: seemingly contradictory statement, personification: attributing human qualities, pun: wordplay.

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