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What is metonymy?
A: Using a related word to represent something, e.g., “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
Define synecdoche.
A: Using a part to represent the whole or vice versa, e.g., “All hands on deck.”
What is an idiom?
A: A common expression that cannot be understood literally, e.g., “It’s raining cats and dogs.”
How does figurative language create mood?
A: By evoking sensory and emotional associations.
Why do poets use comparisons?
A: To express complex ideas vividly and engage readers’ senses.
How is an epic simile different from a regular simile?
A: It is longer and more elaborate, often spanning several lines.
What is zeugma?
A: Using one word to apply to two others in different ways, e.g., “He fished for trout and compliments.”
Define asyndeton.
A: Omitting conjunctions, e.g., “We will fight, press on, never give up.”
What is chiasmus?
A: Repeating parallel elements in reverse order, e.g., “All for one and one for all.”
Why do authors use rhetorical devices?
A: To create emphasis, rhythm, and memorable phrasing.
How do rhetorical devices affect tone?
A: They can make language more persuasive, dramatic, or poetic.
Give an example of idiom as a rhetorical choice.
A: “Break the ice” to create a familiar tone.
What effect does asyndeton have?
A: It speeds up rhythm and adds urgency.
How does chiasmus emphasize meaning?
A: By creating balance and reinforcing ideas through reversal.
What is alliteration?
A: Repetition of initial consonant sounds, e.g., “Whispering winds.”
Define onomatopoeia.
A: Words that imitate sounds, e.g., “buzz,” “honk.”
Why do writers use sound devices?
A: To create musicality, mood, and emphasis.
What is an interview?
A: A structured conversation between interviewer and interviewee to explore ideas.
What is the basic structure of an interview?
A: Question-and-answer format.
What are follow-up questions?
A: Questions that build on responses to clarify and deepen answers.
What are restatements?
A: Paraphrases to ensure understanding.
What are clarifications?
A: Statements that simplify or add detail to a response.
Why adapt a classical text into a graphic novel?
A: To make events easier to understand using visuals and simpler language.
How does a classical text differ from a graphic novel adaptation?
A: Classical texts use elevated language; graphic novels use drawings and realistic dialogue.
What does the Latin root “-mem-” mean?
A: Recalling the past.