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Question 1

Archetype

Answer 1

An archetype is a perfect example or model of something. If you have long blonde hair, a sparkly ball gown, and a fairy godmother hovering over your head, you’re the archetype of a fairytale princess

Question 2

Aside

Answer 2

when an actor steps out of character and speaks directly to the audience, that’s an aside.

Question 3

Assonance

Answer 3

Blue cartoons play through the boob tube” is an example of assonance — when a bunch of words in a row share similar sounds (like the “oo” sound in the quote).

Question 4

Asyndeton

Answer 4

she eliminates conjunctions like “and” or “but.” This rhetorical device works to make a speech more dramatic and effective by speeding up its rhythm and pace

Question 5

Atmosphere

Answer 5

Atmosphere also describes the feeling of a place. Police presence creates a paranoid atmosphere among protesters.

Question 6

Ballad

Answer 6

A ballad is a song that tells a story, and it can be dramatic, funny, or romantic.

Question 7

Blank Verse

Answer 7

type of poetry that has a regular meter, usually iambic pentameter, but no rhyme. Most of Shakespeare’s plays are written in blank verse.

Question 8

Cacophony

Answer 8

is a mishmash of unpleasant sounds, often at loud volume