QA 4 Vocabulary Quizs

Rhetorical devices

• Techniques used to create visual art

• Special patterns of words and ideas that create emphasis and stir emotion, used in speeches or presentations.

• Methods for analyzing statistical data

• Forms of entertainment in literature

Ad hoc

• Anything done for one specific purpose, or in an impromptu, last-minute way.

• A formal and planned approach to problem-solving.

• A methodical and systematic procedure for analysis.

• A strategy that is based on long-term goals.

faux pas

• A social blunder or embarrassing mistake

• A type of French pastry

• A formal greeting in French culture

• A fashion trend that is outdated

Allegory

• A narrative that is purely fictional and has no deeper meaning.

• A story with two or more levels of meaning, where characters and events are symbols for ideas and qualities.

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature and beauty.

• A historical account that presents factual events in a dramatized manner.

Ethically

• In a way that relates to moral principles.

• In a manner that is legally acceptable.

• In a way that is financially beneficial.

• In a manner that is socially popular.

social context

• The way a text’s meaning is impacted by the features of the society in which it is set.

• The personal experiences of the author that shape their writing.

• The genre of the text and its literary devices.

• The historical events that have no relevance to the text.

Function of a piece of text

• Texts serve as learning mediums and resources in literacy education.

• Texts are primarily used for entertainment purposes.

• Texts are only useful for academic research.

• Texts have no significant function in education.

line break

• Line breaks in poetry are defined as the end of a line of poetry and the beginning of the next line.

• Line breaks are used exclusively for aesthetic purposes in poetry.

• Line breaks have no impact on the meaning of a poem.

• Line breaks are only important in prose writing.

moral dilemma

• A situation where a character must choose between two actions, both of which may violate their moral principles or personal code of ethics.

• A scenario where a character is rewarded for their good deeds.

• An event where a character faces no ethical conflict in their decisions.

• A moment of indecision that does not involve moral considerations.

Testimonial

• A formal statement that serves as evidence to someone’s character and qualifications.

• A brief summary of a person's life and achievements.

• A document that outlines the terms of a contract.

• A personal opinion about a product or service.