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Which literary device is used when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite?
Which literary device is used when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite?
- Verbal Irony (correct)
- Dramatic Irony
- Antithesis
- Situational Irony
In literature, what is the function of a prologue?
In literature, what is the function of a prologue?
- To introduce characters who remain unchanged throughout the story
- To present background information or set the stage for the story (correct)
- To provide a concluding summary of the work
- To offer an opposing argument to the central theme
Which of the following best describes a 'round' character in literature?
Which of the following best describes a 'round' character in literature?
- A character that undergoes a significant transformation throughout the story
- A character whose actions directly oppose the protagonist
- A character with complex traits and a fully developed personality (correct)
- A character that embodies a single, dominant trait
What literary device is exemplified in the sentence: "The silence was a heavy blanket"?
What literary device is exemplified in the sentence: "The silence was a heavy blanket"?
In the excerpt, "Whose woods these are I think I know," what literary technique is being employed?
In the excerpt, "Whose woods these are I think I know," what literary technique is being employed?
If a fire station burns down, which type of irony is being exemplified?
If a fire station burns down, which type of irony is being exemplified?
What is the primary distinction between 'vernacular' and standard language?
What is the primary distinction between 'vernacular' and standard language?
In the example of Fahrenheit 451, why is Guy Montag considered an unreliable narrator?
In the example of Fahrenheit 451, why is Guy Montag considered an unreliable narrator?
Flashcards
Vernacular
Vernacular
Everyday, informal language used in a specific region or community, including slang and dialects.
Dialect
Dialect
A distinct form of a language with unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, often tied to a region or social class.
Inverted Syntax
Inverted Syntax
Reversed or unusual word order in a sentence, where the predicate comes before the subject.
Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony
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Situational Irony
Situational Irony
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Dramatic Irony
Dramatic Irony
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Theme
Theme
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Unreliable Narrator
Unreliable Narrator
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Study Notes
- Vernacular is informal, everyday language specific to a region or community, including slang and dialect.
- Vernacular is the "common" way of speaking in contrast to formal language.
- Dante Alighieri's "Inferno" is an example of vernacular.
- Dialect is a distinct version of a language with unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
- Dialect is often tied to a specific region or social class.
- Inverted syntax involves reversing the typical sentence order, placing the predicate before the subject.
- "Whose woods these are I think I know" (Robert Frost) exemplifies inverted syntax.
- The three types of irony are verbal, situational, and dramatic.
- Verbal irony is saying the opposite of what is meant (e.g., complimenting a messy room).
- Situational irony occurs when the opposite of what is expected happens (e.g., a fire station burning down).
- Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something a character does not (e.g., a killer in a scary movie).
- A simile compares two things using "like" or "as."
- A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as."
- A prologue is an introductory section in a literary work.
- An epilogue is a short concluding section in a literary work.
- Tone is the writer's attitude conveyed through language choices and sentence structure.
- Theme is the central idea or message in a work of literature.
- Censorship is a prominent theme in "Fahrenheit 451" (government bans and burns books).
- Antithesis is a direct contrast or opposition.
- A static character remains unchanged throughout the story.
- Mildred Montag in "Fahrenheit 451" is considered a static character.
- A round character is fully developed with both good and bad traits, and a detailed background.
- An unreliable narrator's account of events is flawed, biased, or distorted.
- Guy Montag in "Fahrenheit 451" is an unreliable narrator due to his initial acceptance of the society's values.
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