MCQ Important Terms Flashcards
1
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Alliteration
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the repeating of consonant sounds right next to each other, which creates a memorable or melodic effect.
2
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Antithesis
A
places opposite things or ideas next to one another in order to draw out their contrast.
3
Q
Apostrophe
A
when a character addresses someone or something that isn’t present or cannot respond
4
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Circumlocation
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the use of a purposely wordy description
5
Q
Epigram
A
a clever and memorable statement
6
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Euphemism
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a way to say something in an understated manner, often to avoid difficult topics—like money, death, or sex.
7
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Hyperbole
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a deliberate exaggeration that adds emphasis, urgency, or excitement to a statement
8
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Irony
A
a situation that subverts a reader’s expectations
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