Week 10

Question 1

Carpe Diem

Answer 1

The Latin phrase meaning “seize the day.” This is a common literary theme, especially in literary poetry, which emphasizes that life is short, time is fleeting, and that one should make the most of present pleasures.

Question 2

Paradox

Answer 2

A statement that although seemingly contradictory or absurd may be actually well-founded or true.

Question 3

Alliteration

Answer 3

The repetition of initial sounds in successive or neighboring words

Question 4

Malapropism

Answer 4

The mistaken substitution of one word for another word that sounds similar

Question 5

Hubris

Answer 5

Excessive pride or self-confidence that leads a protagonist to disregard a divine warning or violate an important moral law, thus leading to his downfall.