Part 2 (11-20) Flashcards

1
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A fabrication of a fictional event that is made to look like the truth

A

Hoax

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2
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An informational book usually written annually about a particular subject

A

almanac

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3
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A characteristic or quality that is peculiar or different

A

Idiosyncrasy

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4
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A memorable statement of a general truth similar to a proverb

A

aphorism

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5
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The use of humor and irony to make fun of or expose errors in ideas, institutions, or people

A

satire

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6
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The use of words or phrases that can be interpreted in different ways

A

double entendre

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7
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A composition that imitates all or aspects of another artist’s work

A

Parody

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8
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The practice of claiming to be virtuous and right yet acting the opposite

A

hypocrisy

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9
Q

Gulliver’s travels exposes____

A

Foolishness in bureaucracy

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10
Q

satire is sometimes difficult to perceive when a person does not have background knowledge of the subject or know the _______

A

author

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