Which word is defined as 'The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing'?

What is 'dramatic irony'?

When the opposite of what you expect actually happens, it is called _______.

Which literary term is described by the example: Saying 'Great weather we're having!' during a hurricane?

What does 'derelict' mean?

Which word means 'causing a shudder or feeling of horror'?

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something is to _______.

What is the definition of 'decorum'?

Which word means 'charming in a way that tricks or deceives'?

What does 'placid' mean?

In a way that is suitable or appropriate is described by which word?

The old, __________ building had broken windows and vines crawling up its walls.

The detective was shaken by the __________ crime scene he had to investigate.

The magician’s __________ tricks kept the audience amazed and entertained.

The child began to __________ his mother for just one more bedtime story.

The students were praised for showing proper __________ during the school assembly.

The lake was so __________ that it reflected the mountains like a perfect mirror.

The student __________ answered the question with exactly the right words.

In a mystery story, the detective finds a bloody glove near the crime scene, but later it turns out the glove belonged to an innocent jogger. This would be considered ____________.

A student running for class president gives a speech filled with questions like, “Don’t we all want a better lunch menu?” to win support. This is an example of _____________.

In the movie, the audience knows Sally is heading toward her parents’ home, but she doesn’t realize it yet. This is an example of_____________.

A professional chef burns his own dinner because he forgets it in the oven. This is an example of_____________.

After spilling juice all over her homework, a student mutters, “Well, that’s just perfect.” This is an example of_____________.

• A detective novel spends chapters describing muddy boot prints, only to reveal the real thief never wore boots at all. This is an example of_____________.

• A commercial says, “Nine out of ten dentists recommend this toothpaste,” to convince viewers to buy it. This is an example of_____________.

• In The Little Mermaid, the audience knows Ariel has lost her voice, but Prince Eric keeps searching for the “mystery girl” who saved him. This is an example of_____________.

• A librarian who tells kids to be quiet accidentally knocks over a giant stack of books, making the loudest crash in the room. This is an example of_____________.