Unit 39 Quiz Strategies for Text Analysis

What is the main challenge in establishing a unified method for text analysis?

• Variability in author intent
• The lack of consensus among scholars
• Differences in linguistic approaches
• The complexity of literary texts
• Lack of historical perspectives

Answer explanation

The lack of consensus highlights how different strategies interpret text uniquely.

According to the text, what is a key goal of textual analysis?

• To determine grammatical structures
• To evaluate stylistic elements
• To uncover significant text functions
• To classify text genres
• To attribute authenticity

Answer explanation

Textual analysis identifies how elements function within the text.

How does Halliday's strategy differentiate between literary and non-literary texts?

• By their adherence to grammar rules
• By their reliance on stylistic devices
• By their contextual uniqueness
• By their use of cohesive devices
• By the creativity of their syntax

Answer explanation

Halliday emphasizes cohesive and coherent features.

What aspect of discourse analysis extends beyond sentence-level study?

• Grammatical categories
• Pragmatic markers
• Interaction patterns
• Coherence and cohesion
• Textual genres

Answer explanation

Discourse analysis investigates cohesion and coherence across sentences.

Why is stylistics relevant to text analysis?

• It examines only literary texts.
• It identifies rhetorical figures and syntax patterns.
• It focuses solely on word-level analysis.
• It excludes social context.
• It prioritizes poetic structures.

Answer explanation

Stylistics analyzes rhetorical and syntactical patterns.

Which feature is central to Halliday's analytic phase?

• Deviant grammar rules
• Use of stylistic uniqueness
• Seven standards of textuality
• Creative innovations in texts
• The role of satellite texts

Answer explanation

Halliday’s strategy revolves around cohesion and coherence.

What is a significant focus of Moody's strategy for text analysis?

• Lexical complexity
• Rhetorical structure
• Audience interaction
• Comprehension, technique, and judgment
• Sentence structure

Answer explanation

Moody's strategy includes comprehension, technique, and judgment.

What does intertextuality in Halliday’s strategy highlight?

• The independence of a text from its context
• The self-sufficiency of literary works
• Connections between texts and historical influences
• The uniqueness of poetic language
• The focus on contemporary relevance

Answer explanation

Intertextuality examines connections with historical works.

Which linguistic category does Leech emphasize in stylistic analysis?

• Abstract versus concrete nouns
• Passive voice in prose
• Pragmatic markers
• Cohesion and context
• Sentence variety

Answer explanation

Leech emphasizes cohesion and context for stylistic analysis.

What is a primary characteristic of prose texts in Leech's strategy?

• Adherence to poetic rhythm
• Frequent use of metaphor
• Clarity in grammatical categories
• Simplistic lexical choices
• Exclusion of rhetorical figures

Answer explanation

Prose texts display clear grammatical structures.