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Examples and uses
Examples and uses
100

It makes reference to a person, event or text .

What's an allusion?

100

An statement not to be taken literally

What's a hyperbole?
100

It's used to emphaize an idea. It doesn't deserve an answer. 

What's a rhetorical question?

100

It is a way of organizing information in the order that events happen over time.

What is chronological text structure?

100

In a memoir, this helps readers visualize the real places where the writer’s memories took place.

What is the purpose of a setting?

200

It's used to contrast appearance and reality.

What's irony?

200

It uses similar wordchoice for emphasis.

What's repetition?

200

It states the opposite. 

What's verbal irony?

200

I remember the old farmhouse where I grew up—a small, creaky place nestled between rolling hills and endless fields of golden wheat. The scent of fresh earth and blooming wildflowers filled the air every spring, and the soft glow of the sunset through the cracked kitchen window made the whole house feel warm and alive. In a memoir this is helping stablish the ___________

What is a setting?

200

During the 1800s, many individuals became deeply dissatisfied with the prevailing conditions and organized efforts to advocate for reform. Their actions were significant, ultimately contributing to improvements in the lives of numerous people. This is an example of _______ word choice?

What is formal?

300

It employs identical grammatical structures to convey related ideas.

What's parallelism?

300

It's the art of using words and language structures effectively. 

What's a rhetoric?

300

This form of persuasion tries to connect with the experiences of the reader. 

What's an emotional appeal?

300

A lifeguard drowns while off duty at the beach. What type of irony is this?

What's situational irony?

300

If you burn your dinner, you say, “Well, that’s just perfect.” What type of irony is this? 

What is verbal irony?

400

It's a contrast of what a reader expects from what actually exists.

What's situational Irony?

400

It draws an extended comparison between two unlike things to highlight a significant idea.

What's an extended metaphor?

400

In arguments, they are techniques used by writers. 

What are rhetorical devices?

400

Which may be the type of tone in a satire?

What is humorous, abrasive or happy?

400

“We will fight on the beaches, we will fight on the landing grounds, we will fight in the fields and in the streets...” What is this an example of?

What is repetition?

500

It is used to mock or criticize ideas, customs, behaviors, and institutions with the goal of encouraging improvement.

What's satire?

500
It's a long narrative poem.

What's an epic?

500

It's an understatement used to make a point.

What's meiosis?

500

Because it rained all night, the park was flooded the next morning. Many people couldn’t enjoy their usual walk, and some paths were closed for safety. The heavy rain caused the water to rise quickly, showing how weather can impact outdoor activities. This is an example of a_________ text structure.

What is cause and effect?

500

This character possesses superhuman strength, craftiness, and confidence. 

What is an epic hero?