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Mrs. Gadke failing an English class for her Masters program is an example of-
A.Irony
o. sarcasm
c. sardonicism
d. cliche
A
Tell me to forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I will learn as an example of -A parallel structure B paradox C pathos D point of view
Parallel structure
The art of deliberately displaying a lack of no emotion commonly as a form of comedy delivery a slapstick b pun c dead pan humor d sardonicism
‘D
They are not the unhappiest couple around said the divorce attorney is an example of a euphemism B litotes C sarcasm D self-deprecation
Litotes
The rhetorical argument where the speaker plays on values and beliefs that is shared by the audience
ethos
If Jeff Bezos did a TED talk and said I know a little bit about running a company or if Trump and Biden said we have slightly different opinions on this topic our example examples of A sarcasm B litotes C understatement D analogy
C
A statement or concept that seems contradictory, but is actually true. It can add a sense of all or epiphany can make a speaker seem more intelligent. A oxymoron. B foil. C paradox. D allusion.
C
A form of verbal irony that can be playful or sharp more often sharp. It comes from Greek word meaning to tear flesh or to sneer. A hyperbole B sardonicism C synedoche D sarcasm
.B
Peter Piper picked a pale of pickled peppers A alliteration B antithesis C assonance B hyperbole
.A
Through much of the last century, America’s faith and freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a C upon the wind, taking root in many nations. A simile. B illusion. C Metaphor. D metonymy
.D
Using an essential part of something to refer to/represent the hole or using the hole of something to refer to one of its essential parts A metonymy B synecdoche C metaphor D Apostrophe
B
When you think back on your day here at page and reflect on class that most it’s English to honors isn’t it well of course it is A euphemism B rhetorical question C hypophora D nostalgia
‘C
Saying the main idea or important statement over and over again this when used wisely can help the main idea. Better stick with the audience. A analogy. B delayed sentence. C anaphora. D repetition/restatement.
D
If I got a dollar for every time I thought about you, I would start thinking about you is an example of A sarcasm B irony C sardonicism D self-deprecation
C
Placing of two items side-by-side to create a certain effect, reveal an altitude, develop comparisons or contrasts A juxtaposition B comparison c anaphora d knowledge
A-
Every child must be taught these principles every citizen must uphold them and every immigrant by embracing these ideals, making our country more not less American is an example of A delayed sentence B didacticism C asyndeton D anaphora
D
Oh God, God, how weary still flattened and profitable seem to me all the uses of this world is an example of A alliteration B metaphor C synecdoche D apostrphe
Apostrophy
The practice of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases and clauses is parallel structure, sardonicism, paradox, or asyndeton
Asyndeton
A linked term or associated term used to represent a thing that is linked to A metonymy B metaphor C parable D Allusion
A
Shane swears all the time Shane is in second period therefore all students in second period swear all the time is an example of A deductive reasoning B inductive reasoning C parallel structure D apostrophe
Inductive
Type of hyperbole involves exaggerated physical activity, which exceeds the boundaries of a normal physical comedy A self-deprecation B dry humor C slapstick humor D pun
C
Never let a fool kiss you or kiss fool you is an example of A chiasmus B antithesis C anaphora D asyndeton
A
A brief personal story taught by the speaker is A alliteration B antithesis C anecdote D apostrophe
C
The rhetorical argument where the speaker espouses and plays on values and beliefs that is shared by the audience A-logos B-pathos C-ethos
ethos
The boy who cried Wolf is an example of A parable B illusion C anecdote D propaganda
A
A brief personal story taught by the speaker is A alliteration B antithesis C anecdote D apostrophe
C
My beloved dog 15 years just dropped dead. Don’t say that interrupted my mom. Sorry I meant to say my dog passed away is an example of. A euphemism B sardonicism C .synecdoche D Metonymy
A
This device is intended to teach a moral lesson. It can also be considered a derogatory term that refers to the forms of literature that dull and erudite A personification B metonymy C satire D didactic
D
You would use dashes in a sentence. Mr. Weinholtz— the teacher who always wears the tweed— really loves Russian literature if A the information is not important B the information is neutral C the information needs emphasis
C
My oh my it is raining cats and dogs out. Here is an example of. A illusion. B cliché. C sardonicism D simile.
? B
A tersely memorable phrase statement of a truth or opinion A foil B euphemism C aphorism D sarcasm
C
A form of wordplay that suggests two or more meanings by exploiting multiple meanings of words A irony B self-deprecation C litotes D pun
D
Which part of the rhetorical triangle is the easiest and fastest to modify/change/mold A speaker B audience C message
C
All men are mortal, Socrates, is a man therefore Socrates is a mortal is an example of A deductive reasoning B inductive reasoning C structureparallel Dapostrophe
A
Matching the word choice/fanciness or casualness of words used to audience task or speaker A metaphor B understatement C illusion D level of diction
D ?
