Donaldson Semester 1 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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metonymy - ANSWER-the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant
personification - ANSWER-the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
alliteration - ANSWER...
Donaldson Semester 1 Final Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Solved
metonymy - ANSWER-the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of
the thing meant
personification - ANSWER-the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics
to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
alliteration - ANSWER-the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of
adjacent or closely connected words.
metaphor - ANSWER-a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not
literally applicable.
simile - ANSWER-the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind
using like or as
idiom - ANSWER-a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not
deducible from those of the individual words
anecdote - ANSWER-a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or
person.
anachronism - ANSWER-a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in
which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
allusion - ANSWER-an expression designed to call something to mind without
mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
antangonist - ANSWER-a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or
something; an adversary.
aside - ANSWER-when a character's dialogue is spoken but not heard by the other
actors on the stage
synechodche - ANSWER-a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa,
onomatopeia - ANSWER-the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is
named
, pun - ANSWER-a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced by using a
word that suggests two or more meanings or by exploiting similar sounding words
having different meanings.
motif - ANSWER-a recurrent image, idea or a symbol that develops or explains a theme
while a theme is a central idea or message.
irony - ANSWER-he use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal
meaning
hyperbole - ANSWER-exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
versimilitude - ANSWER-the extent to which the literary text is believable, or the extent
to which it imitates life
disentangle - ANSWER-free (something or someone) from an entanglement; extricate.
malignant - ANSWER-things or conditions that threaten life or well-being.
chronicle - ANSWER-a factual written account of important or historical events in the
order of their occurrence.
versataile - ANSWER-able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or
activities.
malice - ANSWER-the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
statutory - ANSWER-required, permitted, or enacted by statute.
contemplate - ANSWER-consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about
stature - ANSWER-importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
unquenchable - ANSWER-not capable of being satisfied, quelled, or discouraged
mediocre - ANSWER-of only moderate quality; not very good.
formulate - ANSWER-create or devise methodically
disposition - ANSWER-a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
fluctuate - ANSWER-rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
unsightly - ANSWER-unpleasant to look at; ugly.
naive - ANSWER-showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
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