Part 2 Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Advanced

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Studied for the test?

Back

Yes

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A statement that contradicts itself is defined as?

Back

paradox

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Inoffensive expression for an offensive term?

Back

euphemism

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Witty language conveying insults or scorn is called?

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sarcasm

Answer explanation

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Transition to an earlier event in a story?

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flashback

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Using part of something to refer to the whole.

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synecdoche

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Conjoined contradictory terms?

Back

oxymoron

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Humorous play on words?

Back

pun

Answer explanation

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Definition of positioning close together?

Back

juxtaposition

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A figure of speech expressing resemblance between things.

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simile