Running Notes 49-57

Question 1

Periodic sentence

Answer 1

Main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and can be persuasive by putting reasons for something at the beginning before the final point is made. it can also create suspense or interest for the reader.

Question 2

Paradox

Answer 2

Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or Silly but may include a latent truth. it is also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to excepted traditional ideas. a paradox is often used to make a reader think over an idea in an innovative way

Question 3

Irony

Answer 3

Figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the word.

Question 4

Parenthesis

Answer 4

Stylistic device that comes from a Greek word meaning to place or alongside. Qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause or word that writers insert into a paragraph or passage. this verbal unit provides extra information, interrupts syntactic flow of words, and allows the readers to pay attention on expectation.

Question 5

Sardonic

Answer 5

Grimly mocking, sarcastic, satrical, mocking in a humorous manner. Is a “tone” word.

Question 6

Satire

Answer 6

Technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. it intends to improve humanity by criticizing it’s follies and feibles

Question 7

Polemical

Answer 7

Relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatibus writing or speech

Question 8

Ambiguity

Answer 8

A word phrase or statement that contains more than one meaning. Skilled writers use ambiguity with with purpose and intent.

Question 9

Archetype

Answer 9

Universal symbol may be a character, theme, a symbol or even a setting. Common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work