9 Questions
Match the following literary devices with their definitions:
Absurdity = The quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable Antithesis = The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas in a balanced or parallel structure Anachronism = Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time Caricature = A representation in which the subject's distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic effect
Match the following types of irony with their descriptions:
Dramatic Irony = When the audience knows something that the characters do not Verbal Irony = When a person says one thing and means another Situational Irony = When the outcome is different from what was expected Juxtaposition = The act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts) near each other
Match the following comedic techniques with their definitions:
Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally Parody = An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect Pun = A play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings Sarcasm = The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
Match the following literary devices with their definitions:
Absurdity = The quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable Anachronism = Placing something or someone in the wrong historical period Caricature = An exaggerated portrayal of a person or thing for comic effect Double Entendre = A phrase or saying that has two meanings, one of which is risqué
Match the following comedic techniques with their definitions:
Horatian Satire = A form of satire that is gentle, urbane, and often humorous Incongruity = The deliberate contrast between expected and reality for comedic effect Irony = A literary technique involving surprising, amusing, or interesting contradictions Juxtaposition = Placing two elements side by side to highlight their contrasting qualities
Match the following figures of speech with their definitions:
Litotes = An understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary Paradox = A statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth Pun = A play on words that have similar sounds but different meanings Sarcasm = The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
Match the following literary term with its definition: Absurdity
Absurdity = The quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable Antithesis = The direct opposite or contrast of something Anachronism = Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time Caricature = A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated for comic effect
Match the following literary term with its example: Double Entendre
Double Entendre = He's a man of great stamina (referring to both physical endurance and sexual prowess) Extended Comparison = In Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, the speaker compares his love interest to a summer's day Horatian Satire = A humorous and lighthearted critique of societal norms in a literary work Hyperbole = I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
Match the following literary term with its example: Situational Irony
Incongruity = A clown at a funeral Invective = A speech or piece of writing that fiercely criticizes someone or something Inversion = Yoda's speech pattern in Star Wars: 'Powerful you have become' Irony = A fire station burns down
Study Notes
Literary Devices and Techniques
- Literary devices are used to convey meaning, tone, and atmosphere in literary works.
Irony
- Irony involves saying the opposite of what is meant, often to be sarcastic or humorous.
- Types of irony include:
- Situational Irony: when the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.
- (Definitions of other types of irony)
Comedic Techniques
- Comedic techniques are used to create humor in literature.
- Examples of comedic techniques:
- (List of comedic techniques with definitions)
Figures of Speech
- Figures of speech are words or expressions that deviate from literal meaning.
- Examples of figures of speech:
- Double Entendre: a phrase or sentence that can be interpreted in two or more ways.
Literary Terms
- Absurdity: a literary term that describes a situation or character that is unreasonable, illogical, or unconventional.
- Situational Irony: when the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.
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