Bonus
What is the definition of Pedantic?
An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.
What is the definition of Prose?
One of the major divisions of genre, prose refers to fiction and nonfiction, including all its forms. In prose the printer determines the length of the line; in poetry, the poet determines the length of the line.
"Better to be safe and sorry"
"Better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all"
What is Aphorism.
A term from the Greek meaning "changed label" or "substitute name," _______ is a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it.
What is Metonymy.
Prose is language written so that the printer decides the length; It's everything but _______.
Poetic.
The following is an example of ________
"She's a real piece of work"
What is Euphemism.
A deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion.
What is Syllogism.
A principle demanding that the parts of any composition be arranged so that the meaning of the whole may be immediately clear and intelligible.
What is Coherence.
_________ is also known as an extended metaphor
What is a Conceit.
_______ done poorly is cruel, insulting, and/or rude.
What is Sarcasm.
To criticize people's flaws and/or stupidity using humor, irony, or exaggeration.
What is Satire.
What is the definition of Homily?
Any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.
True or False? A homily is meant to be didactic.
True.
________ is the opposite of anaphors, repetition at the END of successful clauses.
What is epistrophe.
True or False?
This is an example of Metonymy
"The suits showed up to sign the contract"
True.
"Black is used to represent death or evil"
Is an example of ________
What is Symbolism.
This term describes traditions for each genre.
What is Generic Conventions.
What is the definition of Zeugma?
A word that refers to two or more words in more than one way.
What is the definition of apostrophe?
A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love.
"Mrs. Hansen has lived in Missoula, Montana; Bozeman, Montana; Boise, Idaho; Cody, Wyoming; San Francisco, California.
This is proper use of _________
Parallelism.
Intelligent humor is another meaning of ________
What is Wit.
The following are examples of _________
"Deep down; you're really shallow"
"This is the beginning of the end"
"I can resist anything but temptation"
What is Paradox.
_______ works have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles.
Provide the word and an example of it.
What is Didactic.
(Plus example that is to be judged)
“Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering.” Yoda
What is Anadiplosis.
List at least three Generic Conventions for a novel.
- Point of View
- Characterization
- Descriptive Language
- Conflict
- Climax
- Plot
- Setting
- Theme
- possibly a Protagonist and Antagonist