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ELS 110: Stylistics

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

I. ESSAY. Write finely honed and substantial answers to the following questions:

1. What are the three levels of language? Define each. (25 points)

2. Examine the texts below. In what ways are these two texts similar and how do they differ from one another?
Write a brief analysis of the texts based on the different language levels. (25 points)

Twinkle twinkle little star, Twinkle twinkle little bat!

How I wonder what you are! How I wonder what you're at!
Up above the world so high, Up above the world you fly!
Like a diamond in the sky! Like a teatray in the sky.

(Ann Taylor 1782-1866) (Lewis Carroll 1832-98)

(Jane Taylor 1783-1824)

3. In your own words, define INTERTEXTUALITY. How does the concept of INTERTEXTUALITY relate to the
texts above (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star/Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat)? (25 points)

4. What exactly does "FOREGROUNDING" mean? Please explain the two main types of foregrounding. Describe
each one.

Note: Observe unity, cohesion and coherence of ideas, grammatical correctness, spelling, and right diction

Rubrics for the Essay

Points Description
23-25 points There is one clear, topic well-focused. Main
idea(s) is/are clear and
are well supported by
detailed and accurate
information,
18-22 points Main idea(s) is/are clear but are not well supported by detailed information. The author’s
knowledge
and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.
13-17 points. Main idea(s) is/are somewhat clear. Most sentences are also well-constructed, but they have a
similar structure and/or length and style.
12 points and below The topic and main ideas are not clear. The author’s purpose of writing is unclear.

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