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Define the term Symbolism.

• Person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and for something beyond itself as well.
• a word used to describe the difference between what we expect and what actually happens.

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In 1815, French emperor Napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, which would prove to be his final battle before he abdicated the throne.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo. 

• A final defeat 
• A surprise win 
• A final win
• All of the above

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In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

• To come back after  destruction or defeat
   
• To surprise an opponent 
• To think optimistically
• None of the above

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Irony

Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam is...

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

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What isn’t a pun?

• I really like sharks, their teeth are really sharp

• Which population is growing the fastest? Ireland, everyday its Dublin

• I was going to create a belt of watches, but then realized it was a waist of time

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I'm so tired I could sleep for a week.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

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causing sadness or depression of spirit, dismal

• melancholy

• moody

• downcast

• gloomy

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The sun is a yellow skittle shinning brightly in the sky.

What element of poetry does this sentence show?

• similie

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• rhyme

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Act 3:1 When Mercutio says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man," (line 60) he uses a pun to express the fact that he

• is upset with Romeo

• finds the family feud ridiculous.

• has been mortally wounded.

• is serious about killing Tybalt.

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Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms?

• busy/occupied

• help/assist

• begin/receive

• ask/request

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