In German language and literature, which stylistic characteristic distinguishes extreme Nominalstil in administrative German texts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. High density of noun compounds and functional verb phrases
- Step 1: Nominalstil replaces lively finite verbal predicates with abstract substantives and Funktionsverbgefüge (e.g., 'zur Durchführung bringen' instead of 'durchführen'). Answer: High density of noun compounds and functional verb phrases. Why not the others: Excessive frequency of colloquial active verbs, Complete absence of definite and indefinite articles and Systematic replacement of nouns by indefinite pronouns do not fit this definition or historical context.
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