front 1 Metaphor | back 1 a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. |
front 2 Paradox | back 2 a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. |
front 3 Rhetorical question | back 3 a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. |
front 4 Dramatic irony | back 4 the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. |
front 5 Situational irony | back 5 when the outcome of a situation is contrary to or different from what is expected |
front 6 Hyperbole | back 6 exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. |
front 7 Understatement | back 7 the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. |
front 8 Parallelism / parallel structure | back 8 using similar words, clauses, phrases, sentence structure, or other grammatical elements to emphasize similar ideas in a sentence |
front 9 Formal language | back 9 characterized by the use of standard English, more complex sentence structures, infrequent use of personal pronouns, and lack of colloquial or slang terms. |
front 10 Colloquial language | back 10 casual and conversational. |
front 11 Beseech | back 11 ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. |
front 12 Insidious | back 12 proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. |
front 13 Supplicate | back 13 ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly. |
front 14 Subjugation | back 14 the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control. |
front 15 Remonstrances | back 15 a forcefully reproachful protest. |
front 16 Oblige | back 16 make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. |
front 17 Implore | back 17 beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. |
front 18 Solace | back 18 comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness. |
front 19 “Ain’t I a Woman?” Truth’s main argument? | back 19 no data |
front 20 “Ain’t I a Woman? Examples Truth uses to support her argument? | back 20 no data |
front 21 “Ain’t I a Woman? Use of colloquial language? | back 21 no data |
front 22 “The Story of an Hour" Significance of title? | back 22 no data |
front 23 “The Story of an Hour" Theme? | back 23 no data |
front 24 “The Story of an Hour" Mrs. Mallard’s initial reaction to the news versus her attitude that later develops? | back 24 no data |
front 25 “The Story of an Hour" Mrs. Mallard’s inner conflict about her feelings for her husband, love, and marriage? | back 25 no data |
front 26 “The Story of an Hour" Situational and dramatic irony? | back 26 no data |
front 27 "I Too" Theme? | back 27 no data |
front 28 “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” Theme? | back 28 no data |
front 29 “Refugee in America” Theme? | back 29 no data |
front 30 “Dream Variations” Theme? | back 30 no data |