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A ______ question is asked to prompt further thought rather than to receive an answer.
A ______ question is asked to prompt further thought rather than to receive an answer.
rhetorical
A ______ is a reference to another literary, artistic, historical, or musical work.
A ______ is a reference to another literary, artistic, historical, or musical work.
allusion
The use of humor, irony, or hyperbole to expose weaknesses is known as ______.
The use of humor, irony, or hyperbole to expose weaknesses is known as ______.
satire
A ______ compares one thing with another using 'as' or 'like'.
A ______ compares one thing with another using 'as' or 'like'.
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______ language is used to evoke strong feelings like sympathy or anger from the reader.
______ language is used to evoke strong feelings like sympathy or anger from the reader.
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Study Notes
Rhetorical Question
- A question asked to provoke thought or make a point, not to receive an answer.
- Example: "If not me, then who? If not now, then when?"
Allusion
- Reference to another work of literature, art, history, or music.
- Example (in the provided text): "We must act as our own 'Inspector' in Priestley's famous play..."
Satire
- Use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize/expose weaknesses in contemporary topics.
- Example (in the provided text): Mention of the "Audi boy" and his parents.
Simile
- Comparison of two things using "like" or "as".
- Example (in the provided text): "He is as determinedly dishonest as a politician attempting to cover his latest immoral decision."
Emotive Language
- Words/phrases designed to evoke strong feelings in the reader.
- Examples (in the provided text): "demeaning" and "deeply insulting"
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Description
Test your understanding of various literary devices including rhetorical questions, allusion, satire, simile, and emotive language. This quiz explores how these techniques enhance literature and provoke thought in readers.
