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Cleghorn's poem " The Golf Links Lie So Near the Mill" conveys it's theme primarily through what kind of irony? Situational Irony
Which two literary techniques are used in "Scylla Toothless"? Hyperbole & Understatement
"The Screwtape Letters" exemplifies what kind of irony? Structural Irony
Screwtape refers to the peaks and valley of human life as the law of what? Undulations
What is the general tone of the essay "The Day the Dam Broke"? Humorous
"Letter From a West Texas Constituent" demonstrates what kind of irony? Structural
What is the real message of the letter? Government subsidies are wasteful
What is the main theme of "Jade Flower Palace"? The future is unpredictable
What does Tu Fu use to sum up this theme at the end of his poem? A rhetorical question
What does the pivotal irony of the plot of "The Grave Grass Quivers" center on? Mr Goble's gift of land to the town
What does Screwtape least understand God's love
What is the type of irony which occurs when a speaker's actual meaning differs from what he or she directly expresses in words? Verbal Irony
What is the type of irony that generates two layers of meaning, one literal and one implied? Structural Irony
What is the type of situational irony where the reader is aware of a plot develeopement but the characters are unaware. Dramatic Irony
What is a type obvious overstatement or exaggeration used to make a point. Hyperbole
What is a type of verbal irony that takes the form of mock praise? Sarcasm
What is the representation of something as less important than it truly is? Understatement
With proper dignity in conduct and manners Decorous
Nonsense; meaningless talk Drivel
Forcefully; with strong emotion Vehemently
Unable to express yourself clearly Inarticulate
Stubborn; inflexible Obstinate
Respected; distinguished; honored Prestigious
To break off or disolve Sever
Skillful in handling negotiations and other relations Diplomatic
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