LAW Humor B Credit 1 Quiz

What technique is defined below?

Being open and honest by saying things in a sincere, straightforward, frank way.

• embellishment

• candor

• sarcasm

• irony

TRUE OR FALSE?

Irony is a sharp, bitter or cutting expression/remark made in a rude manner saying the opposite of what you mean.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kind of tone is being described below?

The writer wants to relate to you by being human so he or she will discuss their issues like they're actually talking to you in a friendly and informal manner.

• harsh

• argumentative

• nice

• conversational

TRUE OR FALSE?

Embellishment is similar to the hyperbole in which exaggeration is added to the truth to make a story more interesting.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which term is defined below?

An event or state that is the exact opposite of what you would expect, using words in ways that are not commonly used.

• embellishment

• argument

• irony

• hyperbole

Identify the example of writing technique used in the statement below:

Crime has been rising in the streets of Long Beach. The police station at the corner of 1st and Magnolia was robbed by 5 individuals at 2:30am. The police officers could not protect the station from being robbed.

• embellishment

• sarcasm

• conversational tone

• irony

Identify the example of writing technique used in the statement below:

I remember the moment in my life where I felt that I was never going to make it....and I look now at where I am. Graduating, walking across that stage and showing everyone that I was able to do it! This was such an important moment for me because all that I had went in life led me to this very moment, finding success.

• conversational tone

• irony

• sarcasm

• candor

Identify the example of writing technique used in the statement below:

Sloan received her promotion today just because she is the boss' daughter. I do not believe that she is qualified enough to handle the position and bring the company to success.

• sarcasm

• tone

• candor

• irony

Identify the example of writing technique used in the statement below:

The speaker was so interesting at the meeting this morning, that I barely needed to finish my third cup of coffee.

• sarcasm

• conversational tone

• candor

• embellishment

Identify the example of writing technique used in the statement below:

The weather has been extremely bipolar these past couple of weeks, enough to where the polar bears at the zoo probably had to wear parkas to stay warm from the cold. We live in California, why is it this cold?!

• irony

• sarcasm

• embellishment

• tone