What is the meaning of the word 'witticism'?
Witt

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A humorous remark
A type of plant
A historical event
A mathematical term
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'witty' correctly?
She wore a witty dress to the party.
His witty comments always make us laugh.
The witty of the book was torn.
He is very witty in mathematics.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the correct synonym for 'wittiness'.
Seriousness
Humor
Sadness
Anger
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which of the following sentences is 'wit' used as a noun?
She wits her way through the puzzle.
His wit is unmatched in the debate.
They are witting about the plan.
He witted the answer quickly.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary function of wit in literature?
To confuse the reader
To add humor and provoke thought
To create suspense
To describe a setting
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which author is known for their use of wit in their writing?
J.K. Rowling
Oscar Wilde
Stephen King
Agatha Christie
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the use of 'wit' in dialogue.
'Your wit is as sharp as ever,' she remarked.
'I will wit the answer soon,' he said.
'The wit of the storm was fierce,' he noted.
'She witted her way through the maze,' he observed.
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