Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz Review - English 12

"Her spray tan, the color of an Italian leather sofa, gleamed under the crystal chandeliers." This is an example of ________. A. Criticism B. Parody C. Exaggeration D. Irony

• Criticism

• Parody

• Exaggeration

• Irony

"Their shallow conversations revolved around the latest botox treatments, the hottest designer brands, and the most outrageous vacation destinations." This is a _______ of the materialism and shallowness of Bergen County culture. A. Target B. Satirical message C. Mockery D. Criticism

• Target

• Satirical message

• Mockery

• Criticism

"...as the lyrics of the latest pop song blared from the speakers: 'I got my hands up, they're playin' my song / I know I'm gonna be okay / Yeah, it's a party in Paramus High.'" This is an example of ______. A. Burlesque B. Parody C. Black Humor D. Sarcasm

• Burlesque

• Parody

• Black Humor

• Sarcasm

If someone died in a humorous fashion in this short story, that would be an example of _____. A. Caricature B. Exaggeration C. Black Humor D. Bathos

• Caricature

• Exaggeration

• Black Humor

• Bathos

The _______ of this satirical story is the affluent and materialistic culture within Paramus High School and Bergen County at large. A. Mockery B. Generalization C. Target D. Satirical message

• Mockery

• Generalization

• Target

• Satirical message

"Beneath the glamorous facade of such events, there is an emptiness and a sense of artificiality," This is the ______ of the short story. A. Irony B. Satirical message C. Juxtaposition D. Hyperbole

• Irony

• Satirical message

• Juxtaposition

• Hyperbole

"The DJ, a stereotype of hip-hop culture in his oversized sunglasses and gold chains." The DJ is a an example of __________. A. Exaggeration B. Caricature C. Generalization D. Absurdity

• Exaggeration

• Caricature

• Generalization

• Absurdity

The prom, an event meant to celebrate youth and joy, is instead portrayed as a superficial and shallow display of materialism and social climbing. This is an example of _____. A. Cynicism B. Satire C. Irony D. Sarcasm

• Cynicism

• Satire

• Irony

• Sarcasm

The short story makes a _______ of the materialism and shallowness often associated with Bergen County culture. A. Mockery B. Parody C. Criticism D. Burlesque

• Mockery

• Parody

• Criticism

• Burlesque

"Her dress, a shimmering confection of tulle and rhinestones, defied the laws of physics requiring the assistance of two burly classmates to keep her from floating away." This is an example of _______. A. Irony B. Absurdity C. Satire D. Burlesque

• Irony

• Absurdity

• Satire

• Burlesque