Understandng
What is an epithet?
A descriptive word that adds emotion and vividness.
Give one example of an interjection.
Oh! Wow!
Do oxymorons show emotions directly?
No, they show emotions through contrast and irony.
What does an oxymoron combine?
Two opposite or contradictory words.
Give one example of an epithet
Cruel sea Sweet-smelling spring
Why might a writer use an epithet instead of a plain adjective?
To create a more vivid, emotional image
What is the function of an interjection?
To show spontaneous or strong emotion.
Which of these is an oxymoron: Golden hair or Deafening silence
Deafening silence.
How do epithets and oxymorons differ in effect?
Epithets add beauty and imagery; oxymorons add irony or paradox.
How does an epithet make a text more expressive?
It gives emotional tone and creates imagery.
What does the oxymoron sweet sorrow express?
The coexistence of happiness and sadness.
How does “cruel kindness” reveal human emotion?
It shows the complexity of feelings — that good actions can cause pain.