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What is one of the effects of a malapropism?
What is one of the effects of a malapropism?
- A humorous effect (correct)
- A profound philosophical statement
- A display of extensive vocabulary
- A serious error in grammar
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a malapropism?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a malapropism?
- Often results from an attempt to use a more sophisticated vocabulary
- Can arise from a mispronunciation or a misunderstanding of a word's meaning
- Is always intentional (correct)
- Involves a mistaken use of a word
What is the origin of the term "malapropism"?
What is the origin of the term "malapropism"?
- A famous 19th-century author
- A linguistic study conducted in the 18th century
- A character in a Shakespearean play
- A character in a comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a malapropism from Mrs. Malaprop?
Which of the following is an example of a malapropism from Mrs. Malaprop?
Which of the following best describes the term "solecism" as it relates to malapropisms?
Which of the following best describes the term "solecism" as it relates to malapropisms?
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Malapropism
Malapropism
A humorous mistake using a similar-sounding word incorrectly.
Solecism
Solecism
An error in grammar or standard language use.
Comic effect
Comic effect
The humorous outcome produced by malapropisms.
Mrs. Malaprop
Mrs. Malaprop
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Progeny of learning
Progeny of learning
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Study Notes
Malapropism
- Malapropism is a type of solecism.
- A solecism is the unintended and noticeable violation of standard grammar or vocabulary.
- Malapropism specifically involves mistakenly substituting one word for another similar-sounding one.
- The effect of malapropism is usually humorous.
- The term "malapropism" originates from Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Sheridan's play The Rivals.
- Examples of Mrs. Malaprop's malapropisms include "a progeny of learning," "as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile," and "he is the very pineapple of politeness."
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