Language And Texts

Question 1

What is the definition of ‘lexis’?

Answer 1

The complete set of words in a language.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Syntax’ refers to the arrangement of words in sentences.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘____ refers to the study of meaning in language.’

Answer 3

Semantics

Question 4

What is ‘pragmatics’?

Answer 4

The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which term describes the emotional association of a word?

Answer 5

Connotation

Question 6

What does ‘register’ refer to in language?

Answer 6

The level of formality or informality in language use.

Question 7

True or False: ‘Phonetics’ is the study of the sounds of human speech.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is ‘discourse’ in the context of language?

Answer 8

Written or spoken communication that extends beyond a single sentence.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: ‘A ____ is a linguistic unit that conveys meaning and can stand alone.’

Answer 9

Phrase

Question 10

What is the difference between ‘denotation’ and ‘connotation’?

Answer 10

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional or cultural associations.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which term describes a word that has the same meaning as another?

Answer 11

Synonym

Question 12

What does ‘morphology’ study?

Answer 12

The structure and formation of words.

Question 13

True or False: ‘Idiom’ refers to a phrase where the meaning is not deducible from the individual words.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ‘A ____ is a story or narrative that conveys a moral or lesson.’

Answer 14

Fable

Question 15

What is ‘phonology’?

Answer 15

The study of the sound systems of languages.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which term refers to a word that has an opposite meaning?

Answer 16

Antonym

Question 17

What is a ‘clause’?

Answer 17

A group of words containing a subject and a verb.

Question 18

True or False: ‘Alliteration’ is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘A ____ is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration.’

Answer 19

Hyperbole

Question 20

What is ‘figurative language’?

Answer 20

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Answer 21

As brave as a lion.

Question 22

What is ‘narrative structure’?

Answer 22

The framework that shapes the sequence and pace of a story.

Question 23

True or False: ‘Metaphor’ directly compares two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Fill in the blank: ‘A ____ is a character or force that opposes the main character.’

Answer 24

Antagonist

Question 25

What does 'tone' refer to in writing?

Answer 25

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which term describes the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize?

Answer 26

Satire

Question 27

What is 'theme' in literature?

Answer 27

The central idea or underlying message of a work.

Question 28

True or False: 'Characterization' is the process by which an author reveals a character's personality.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Fill in the blank: 'A ____ is a recurring symbol or motif in literature.'

Answer 29

Archetype

Question 30

What is 'point of view'?

Answer 30

The perspective from which a story is told.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?

Answer 31

Conflict with the weather.

Question 32

What does 'style' refer to in writing?

Answer 32

The distinctive way an author uses language, including word choice and sentence structure.

Question 33

True or False: 'Foreshadowing' is a literary device used to give hints about what will happen later in the story.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Fill in the blank: 'A ____ is a brief, often humorous story about a real incident or person.'

Answer 34

Anecdote

Question 35

What is 'imagery'?

Answer 35

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which term refers to a main character in a story?

Answer 36

Protagonist

Question 37

What is 'setting' in literature?

Answer 37

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Question 38

True or False: 'Dialogue' refers to the spoken exchanges between characters in a literary work.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Fill in the blank: 'A ____ is a narrative technique where the story is told from the perspective of an outside observer.'

Answer 39

Third-person point of view

Question 40

What does 'context' refer to in language and literature?

Answer 40

The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which of the following describes a 'bildungsroman'?

Answer 41

A coming-of-age story.

Question 42

What is 'allusion'?

Answer 42

An indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work.

Question 43

True or False: 'Oxymoron' is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Fill in the blank: 'A ____ is a narrative that involves a moral lesson, often featuring animals.'

Answer 44

Fable

Question 45

What is 'symbolism'?

Answer 45

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Question 46

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a motif?

Answer 46

The recurring theme of love in a novel.

Question 47

What does 'juxtaposition' mean?

Answer 47

The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences.

Question 48

True or False: 'Stream of consciousness' is a narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Fill in the blank: 'A ____ is a brief story or incident used to illustrate a point.'

Answer 49

Tale

Question 50

What is 'paradox'?

Answer 50

A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a truth.

Question 51

Multiple Choice: Which literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words?

Answer 51

Consonance

Question 52

What does 'tone' convey in writing?

Answer 52

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Question 53

True or False: 'Epiphany' refers to a moment of sudden realization or insight.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

Fill in the blank: 'A ____ is a model or example that represents a certain type or quality.'

Answer 54

Type

Question 55

What is 'irony'?

Answer 55

A contrast between expectation and reality.

Question 56

Multiple Choice: Which term describes the author's choice of words?

Answer 56

Diction

Question 57

What is 'tone' in literature?

Answer 57

The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the author's word choice and style.

Question 58

True or False: 'Climax' is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.

Answer 58

True