Allusions, Euphemisms, Oxymoron

Allusions, Euphemisms, Oxymoron

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the reader is expected to recognize.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the types of allusions?

Back

The main types of allusions include literary, mythological, biblical, and historical.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a biblical allusion?

Back

A biblical allusion is a reference to a story, character, or event from the Bible.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a euphemism?

Back

A euphemism is a figure of speech in which a rude or offensive phrase is replaced with a more polite or mild expression.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a euphemism.

Back

'Passed away' is a euphemism for 'died'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an oxymoron?

Back

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an oxymoron.

Back

'Bittersweet' is an example of an oxymoron.

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