Question

Which of the following literary terms refers to the placement of words, phrases, and clauses in a particular order in a sentence?

cliché
syntax
denouement
denotation

Answer 1

The answer is syntax based on its definition. The definitions of cliche, denouement, and denotation don't fit what the question is asking for. 

Answer 2

The answer to your question would be that the literary term that refers to the placement of words, phrases, and clauses in a particular order in a sentence is the following one: Syntax.

The fact is that syntax is defined as the arrengement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.