Zeugma
Aporia
Mixed
Final Question
100
What is the definition of zeugma?
When one part of speech refers to two or more other parts of a sentence in different senses.
100
What is the definition of aporia?
When an author questions themselves and pretends to express doubt.
100
The following is a definition of what word: When an author questions themselves and pretends to express doubt. A. Zeugma B. Aporia C. This is not the definition of any literary term.
Aporia
100
“He hath brought many captives home to Rome, / Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill; / Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?” (III.ii.80-83) A. Caesar was very ambitious and had it coming. B. No Caesar had the interests of Rome in mind and was very generous C. Let Brutus explain he seems like an honorable man.
No points are to be awarded for this question.
200
Zeugma can have a ______ effect. A. shocking and/or confusing B. snspiring and/or energizing C. nauseating or revolting
A. shocking and/or confusing
200
Aporia can be used to: A. Inentionally confuse the reader. B. Pose a statement of fact as a question. C. Act as filler in place of relevant content.
B. Pose a statement of fact as a question.
200
"When changing lanes the man broke his wife's car as well as her heart." In this example what word applies to both the man's car and wife?
The past tense verb broke applies to both the man's car and wife.
300
Zeugma can be used to: A. Call attention to a noun. B. Demarcate the difference between to different objects. C. Refer to two things that have little to no relation.
C. Refer to two things that have little to no relation.
300
Aporia can also be used to: A. Honestly as for conformation on an issue. B. Sound appealing similar to alliteration. C. Feign doubt or uncertainty.
C. Feign doubt or uncertainty.
300
Is the following zeugma or aporia? "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Aporia
400
What objects are being acted upon the the following quote? "The student lost his homework and his sanity."
The student's homework as well as his sanity.
400
Why did Atticus Finch ask the following question: "I might ask you things you've already said before, but you'll give me an answer won't you? Good."
Points to be awarded at judge's discretion. Answer should include conveying the idea that Mayella Ewell is expected to answer the questions that Atticus Finch asks.
400
Which famous Roman politician utilizes one of the techniques we discussed today?
Mark Antony
500
Zeugma is based off of what Greek word(s)?
Bonding or yoking
500
Name the famous playwright who often used aporia in his plays. Hint: You have seen his/her work today.
William Shakespeare
500
Which famous fictional lawyer uses one of the techniques we have discussed today?
Atticus Finch
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