Form, Genre and Mode (Week 2)

What are the three main forms of literature?

• Poetry, Drama, Fiction

• Fiction, Non-fiction, Biography

• Poetry, Prose, Drama

• Prose, Fiction, Non-fiction

How many language levels are there?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is meant by 'genre'?

• A type of language

• A category of literature

• A form of communication

• A style of writing

What does 'mode' refer to in communication?

• A type of language

• A method of communication

• A style of writing

• A form of literature

What is the study of texts by paying close attention to language known as?

• Semantics

• Stylistics

• Pragmatics

• Syntax

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a stylistic approach?

• Focused and systematic

• Transparent

• Interpretative

• Generalized

What does a stylistic approach emphasize?

• Showing how clever you are

• Describing and explaining features closely and accurately

• Listing features without explanation

• Focusing on historical periods

Which of the following is a language level?

• Syntax

• Graphology

• Morphology

• Orthography

Which language level involves the study of sound systems?

• Lexis and Semantics

• Grammar

• Phonology

• Pragmatics

Which language level focuses on the meaning of words and phrases?

• Discourse

• Lexis and Semantics

• Graphology

• Phonology