Words 51-60

Question 1

Irony

Answer 1

is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between the appearance and the reality

Question 2

Parenthesis

Answer 2

a stylistic device that comes from a Greek word, meaning to place alongside. Parenthesis is a qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause, or word that writers insert into the paragraph or passage. Writers mark them off by round and square brackets or by commas, dashes, little lines, and brackets. As far as its purpose is concerned , this verbal unit provides extra information, interrupts syntactic flow of words, and allows the reader to pay attention or explanation. However, the overuse of parenthesis may make sentence look ambiguous and poorly structured.

Question 3

Sardonic

Answer 3

grimly mocking, sarcastic, satirical, mocking in humorous manner. this is one of those TONE words that describe writing that fits the meaning

Question 4

Satire

Answer 4

a 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 follies and foibles. A writer in a satire uses fictional characters, which stand for real people, to expose and condemn their corruption

Question 5

Polemical

Answer 5

relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial or disputatious writing or speech. a “polemical essay” could be any of the following (synonyms) : critical, hostile, bitter, polemic, virulent, venomous, caustic, trenchant, cutting, acerbic, sardonic , sarcastic, scathing, sharp, incisive, devastating

Question 6

Ambiguity

Answer 6

a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning. Skilled writers use ambiguity with purpose and intent. HOWEVER…most students who are just learning about language use it without thought and it detracts from their writing.

Question 7

Archetype

Answer 7

also known as universal symbol, may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work

Question 8

Function of Archetype

Answer 8

The use of archetypical characters and situations gives a literary work a universal acceptance, as readers identify the characters and situations in their social and cultural context. By using common archetype, the writers attempt to impart realism to their works, as the situations and characters are drawn from the experiences of the world

Question 9

Tragic Flaw

Answer 9

is a literary device that can be defined as a trait in a character leading to his downfall
and the character is often the hero of the literary piece. This trait could be the lack of self knowledge, lack of judgment and often it is hubris (pride)

Question 10

Assertion

Answer 10

When someone makes a statement investing his strong belief in it, as if it is true though
it may not be, he is making an assertion. Assertion is a stylistic approach or technique involving a
strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact.
Often, it is without a proof or any support. Its purpose is to express ideas or feelings directly, for
instance, “I have put my every effort to complete this task today.