Fourth Vocab Words

Question 1

A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable or absurd, but that may be actually true

Answer 1

Paradox

Question 2

Two opposing ideas presented in parallel structure

Answer 2

Antithesis

Question 3

A paradoxical image created by using two contradictory terms together

Answer 3

Oxymoron

Question 4

A taunting, sneering, cutting or caustic remark intended to wound another, expressed indirectly

Answer 4

Sarcasm

Question 5

A speaker says one thing but means another

Answer 5

Verbal irony

Question 6

The opposite or something very different happens from what is expected

Answer 6

Situational irony

Question 7

Exaggerated speech or writing

Answer 7

Hyperbole

Question 8

An expression in which something of importance is emphasized by being spoken of as though it were not important

Answer 8

Understatement

Question 9

Affirmation of an idea by using a negative understatement

Answer 9

Litotes

Question 10

The use of ridicule, sarcasm, irony humor ect. To expose, attack or deride the vices, follies, or shortcomings of humanity

Answer 10

Satire

Question 11

A work that imitates another work for humorous often satirical purposes

Answer 11

Parody