Literary Devices Quiz

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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.

allusion

The use of humor, irony, or hyperbole to expose weaknesses is known as ______.

satire

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.

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Rhetorical Question

A question asked to provoke thought or make a point, not to get an answer.

Allusion

A reference to another work, person, or event in literature, art, history, etc.

Satire

Using humour to criticize people's flaws or bad behaviors, often about current issues.

Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as" to describe something.

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Emotive Language

Words that strongly evoke feelings like anger or sympathy in the reader or listener.

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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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