STYLISTIC AND DISCOURSE ANALYSIS | CAMPUS JOURNALISM (S24)

1
What is the primary focus of stylistics?
(1 Point)
A. The study of historical and cultural contexts in literature.
B. The study of linguistic features in literary texts.
C. The study of psychological processes in literature.
D. The study of philosophical ideas in literature.
2
Which of the following is NOT a common method used in stylistics?
(1 Point)
A. Lexical Analysis
B. Grammatical Analysis
C. Phonological Analysis
D. Economic Analysis
3
In an English language classroom, students are asked to analyze the layout of a
webpage. Which mode of communication is primarily used to guide the reader's
attention and create a certain flow of information?
(1 Point)
A. Aural
B. Visual
C. Gestural
D. Spatial
4
What technique involves assigning labels or categories to segments of text based on
their meaning, function, or theme?
(1 Point)
A) Transcription
B) Coding
C) Narrative analysis
D) Critical discourse analysis
5
What does 'foreshadowing' involve?
(1 Point)
A. The repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words
B. Hints dropped about what’s going to happen later
C. The use of informal words, such as slang and regional terms
D. The writer’s attitude toward the subject or manner with choosing vocabulary and
presenting information
6
Which stylistic device involves a grammatical mistake or a breach of etiquette?
(1 Point)
A. Solecism
B. Tautology
C. Synecdoche
D. Tricolon
7
During an English class discussion about a film review article found online, which
communication mode is noted for setting the mood through sound effects?
(1 Point)
 A. Linguistic/Alphabetic
B. Visual
C. Spatial
D. Aural
8
In a narrative, what is the term for the struggle or problem that triggers the action?
(1 Point)
A. Setting
B. Characters
C. Conflict
D. Resolution
9
What does the graphological level of stylistic analysis focus on?
(1 Point)
A. The structure of words
B. The writing system and the appearance of the written form
C. The way sounds function in particular languages
D. The context and situation in which the communication occurs
10
What does the term 'foregrounding' refer to in stylistics?
(1 Point)
A. The background information of a text.
B. The main theme of a text.
C. The deviation from the norm in a text.
D. The economic context of a text.
11
Which stylistic device is used in the sentence: "The pen is mightier than the sword"?
(1 Point)
A. Metonymy
B. Hyperbole
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Allusion
12
What does ‘tone’ involve in discourse analysis?
(1 Point)
A. The strategic use of phonetic elements to create auditory effects to audience
B. The incorporation of narrative devices to foreshadow future events in a text
C. The employment of colloquial expressions and regional dialects and varieties in a
text
D. The manifestation of the author’s perspective and sentiment through lexical
choices
13
What technique involves using large collections of texts, or corpora, to analyze patterns
of language use across different genres or contexts?
(1 Point)
A) Corpus-based discourse analysis
B) Multimodal discourse analysis
C) Discursive psychology
D) Conversation analysis
14
During a role-play activity in an English language classroom, Zack uses incorrect
grammar. His teacher corrects his mistake. This scenario is an example of what aspect
of conversation analysis?
(1 Point)
A. Turn-taking
B. Adjacency pairs
C. Repair
D. Feedback
15
Adrian is analyzing a modern novel that frequently references and draws on elements
from Shakespeare's plays. What concept in discourse analysis is the student likely
exploring?
(1 Point)
A. Conversation analysis
B. Intertextuality
C. Critical discourse analysis
D. Multimodal discourse analysis
16
Romeo is studying a series of news articles on the same topic from different sources,
looking at how they reference and respond to each other. What concept in discourse
analysis is the researcher applying?
(1 Point)
A. Corpus-based discourse analysis
B. Conversation analysis
C. Critical discourse analysis
D. Intertextuality
17
Which of the following is an example of persuasive language?
(1 Point)
a) "The scientific consensus on climate change is clear and undeniable."
b) "How can we ignore the plight of the millions of people who are suffering from the
effects of climate change?"
c) "Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful analysis
and evaluation."
d) "Climate change is a natural phenomenon that has occurred throughout the
history of the earth."
18
Which of the following is a language feature of expository texts?
(1 Point)
a) Dialogue
b) Figurative language
c) Technical vocabulary
d) Emotive language
19
Which of the following is an example of descriptive language?
(1 Point)
a) "The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky."
b) "The sun is the star at the center of the solar system."
c) "The sun is essential for life on earth."
d) "The sun is a powerful symbol of hope and joy."
20
Which of the following is an example of a narrative text?
(1 Point)
 a) A biography of a famous person
b) A report on a scientific experiment
c) A story about a fictional character
d) A review of a movie or a book
21
Which stylistic device is demonstrated in the sentence: "The buzzing bee danced
around the bright blossoms"?
(1 Point)
A. Alliteration
B. Hyperbole
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Oxymoron
22
What does the stylistic device 'zeugma' involve?
(1 Point)
A. A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or the whole is
used to represent a part.
B. The use of a word to modify or govern two or more words, usually in different
ways.
C. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize the vices
or follies of people or society.
D. The use of many conjunctions to join clauses or phrases.
23
Maria is analyzing a political debate to understand how the candidates use language to
construct their identities and position themselves in relation to each other. What
approach is she taking?
(1 Point)
A. Narrative analysis
B. Critical discourse analysis
C. Conversation analysis
D. Corpus-based discourse analysis
24
What does the stylistic device 'antithesis' involve?
(1 Point)
A. A reference to a person, place, thing, or event that is well-known or has cultural
significance.
B. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or
sentences.
C. The contrast or opposition of ideas or words in a balanced or parallel construction.
D. A direct address to an absent or imaginary person or thing.
25
In a story, a character says, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" What
stylistic device is being used here?
(1 Point)
A. Apostrophe
B. Allusion
C. Ellipsis
D. Enumeration
26
In a speech, the speaker says, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you
can do for your country." What stylistic device is being used here?
(1 Point)
 A. Anaphora
B. Chiasmus
C. Euphemism
D. Litotes
27
In a children's story about a magical land, a character says "It's raining cats and dogs."
How might this phrase be interpreted?
(1 Point)
A. It's raining very heavily.
B. Cats and dogs are making a lot of noise.
C. Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
D. It's a metaphor for a chaotic situation.
28
Which stylistic device involves the repetition of the same idea or meaning using
different words?
(1 Point)
A. Tautology
B. Understatement
C. Zeugma
D. Solecism
29
During a class discussion in an English language classroom, Student A makes a
statement. Student B immediately disagrees and presents a counter-argument. This
interaction can be best described as an example of what?
(1 Point)
A. Repair
B. Adjacency pairs
C. Turn-twisting
D. Feedback
30
Which stylistic device involves a word that imitates the sound it represents?

(1 Point)
A. Allusion
B. Oxymoron
C. Parallelism
D. Onomatopoeia
31
What is the term for a brief statement that captures the essence of a news story?
(1 Point)
A) Lead
B) Beat
C) Byline
D) Masthead
32
Who is known for spearheading the Science Discovery category in campus journalism?
(1 Point)
A) Rupert Ambil
B) Timothy James Dimacali
C) Vino Lucero
 D) Voltaire Tupaz
33
You are a campus journalist and you have discovered that a fellow journalist has
plagiarized a story. What should you do?
(1 Point)
A) Ignore it because it's not your problem
B) Confront the journalist privately
C) Report the issue to your editor
D) Post about it on social media
34
As a campus journalist, you've been asked to cover a controversial event on campus.
How should you approach this task?
(1 Point)
A) Write an article that supports your personal opinion on the issue
B) Write an article that supports the majority opinion on campus
C) Write an article that presents all sides of the issue objectively
D) Refuse to cover the issue because it's controversial
35
Ken is a campus journalist and has been assigned to cover a major event on campus.
The event is scheduled to last for several hours. How should he apply the element of
timeliness in his report according to the Campus Journalism Act of 1991?
(1 Point)
A) Write a report about the event before it starts
B) Write a report about the event after it ends
C) Write a report about the event while it's happening
D) Write a report about the event a few days after it ends
36
Gigi is a campus journalist and has been assigned to interview a controversial figure on
campus. What is the most important thing to remember during the interview according
to the journalistic code of ethic?
(1 Point)
A) To ask tough questions
B) To remain objective and unbiased
C) To express your personal opinion
D) To agree with the interviewee
37
In news writing, which element refers to the emotional or personal angle of the news?
(1 Point)
A) Proximity
B) Timeliness
C) Significance
D) Human Interest
38
Which element of news writing refers to the factual accuracy of the news?
(1 Point)
A) Objectivity
B) Proximity
C) Significance
D) Human Interest
39
Who won the top prize for Mobile Documentary in the first-ever National Campus Press
Olympiad (NCPO) 2021?
(1 Point)
A) Beatrice Monique Mendoza, Cynthia Pata, Enrique Gil, and Uge Dimaano
B) Cyryna Vivien Molit, Lovey Allan Po, Cristy Permin,and Ramon Tolpo
C) Ronyella Mae Veliyusa, Heidi Mendoza, Ferry Mundo, and Jojo Saquing
D) Jan Christian Dijan, Steve Justin Santos, and Alfred Vincent Zarate
40
Who endowed the first graduate program in journalism?
(1 Point)
A) William Randolph Hearst
B) Rupert Murdoch
C) Joseph Pulitzer
D) Alfred Harmsworth
41
Which university published the first campus publication in the Philippines?
(1 Point)
A) University of the Philippines
B) Ateneo de Manila University
C) University of Santo Tomas
D) Philippine Normal University
42
What law promotes the establishment and promotion of campus journalism in the
Philippines?
(1 Point)
A) RA 10173
B) RA 7079
C) RA 10175
D) EO No. 2 S. 2016
43
What is the official student publication of the University of the Philippines?
(1 Point)
A) The Guidon
B) The Varsitarian
C) The Philippine Collegian
D) The Torch
44
What is the 'Op-Ed' section in a campus newspaper?
(1 Point)
A) A section for the latest news articles of international significance
B) A section for advertisements and operators of educational journalistic papers
C) A section for opinion pieces by contributors outside the newspaper's staff
D) A section for sports news and world champions
45
What is the 'Masthead' in a campus newspaper?
(1 Point)
A) The name of the newspaper printed on the front page and back page
B) The list of the newspaper's editorial staff and contributors
C) The section for opinion pieces by the newspaper's staff
D) The section for letters from the readers to the editor
46
What is the 'Byline' in a campus newspaper article?
(1 Point)
 A) The headline of the article
B) The first paragraph of the article
C) The last paragraph of the article
D) The line that states who wrote the article
47
What is the 'Features' section in a campus newspaper?
(1 Point)
A) A section for news articles
B) A section for in-depth stories and profiles
C) A section for opinion pieces by contributors outside the newspaper's staff
D) A section for letters from the readers to the editor
48
Cellie is a campus journalist covering a local event. She notices a minor incident that
doesn't affect the overall event. How should she apply the element of significance in
your report?
(1 Point)
A) Ignore the incident as it's not significant
B) Mention the incident in passing without giving it much importance
C) Highlight the incident as the main focus of your report
D) Exaggerate the incident to make it seem more significant
49
Eugene is writing a news report about a recent scientific discovery. The information is
complex and technical. How should he apply the element of understandability to his
report?
(1 Point)
A) Use technical jargon to accurately represent the discovery
B) Simplify the information to the point of losing some accuracy
C) Provide a balanced explanation that is both accurate and understandable
D) Ignore the complex information and focus on other aspects of the discovery
50
In news writing, which element refers to the freshness of the news?
(1 Point)
A) Proximity
B) Timeliness
C) Significance
D) Human Interest