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Language Feature Quiz
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1Irony is a forceful use of the verb at the start of sentence or phrase
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
2What is a metaphor?
- AHuman characteristic given to a non-human object. Inanimate objects take on a life.
- BComparison of 2 objects where one becomes another – adds further layers of meaning about object being compared.
- CComposition which ridicules in a scornful & humorous way.
3A parody is a conscious imitation for a satiric purpose.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
4What is repetition?
- AHow a composer conveys meaning through textual features.
- BShort, simple sentences or truncated sentences create tension, haste or urgency; compound or complex sentences are slower, often feature in formal texts.
- COf words or syntax (order of words) for emphasis or persuasion.
5Emotive language is an over-used, common expression
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
6What is theme?
- AMessage or moral of a story – makes us ponder bigger issues in life.
- BPresent, past, future (events are predicted).
- CEmotive, forceful, factual, descriptive, blunt, graphic, disturbing, informative etc. E.g. use of forceful verbs ‘insist’ & ‘demand’ can be very persuasive.
7Juxtaposition is Layering images/scenes to have a dramatic impact.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
8Humor can be described as...
- AWhat is not said; whose voice isn’t heard and whose voice dominates?
- BIncongruity, parody, satire, exaggeration, irony, puns etc. used to lighten the overall tone.
- CSlang, colloquial, informal or formal.
9A metaphor is a comparison of 2 objects where one becomes another.
e.g. He drowned in a sea of grief.- AVerdadero
- BFalso
10Select the parodies.
- A
- B
- C
- A
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- Creado el 26 jun 2015 · actualizado el 24 mar 2017
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