Part 2 (11-20) Flashcards
A fabrication of a fictional event that is made to look like the truth
Hoax
An informational book usually written annually about a particular subject
almanac
A characteristic or quality that is peculiar or different
Idiosyncrasy
A memorable statement of a general truth similar to a proverb
aphorism
The use of humor and irony to make fun of or expose errors in ideas, institutions, or people
satire
The use of words or phrases that can be interpreted in different ways
double entendre
A composition that imitates all or aspects of another artist’s work
Parody
The practice of claiming to be virtuous and right yet acting the opposite
hypocrisy
Gulliver’s travels exposes____
Foolishness in bureaucracy
satire is sometimes difficult to perceive when a person does not have background knowledge of the subject or know the _______
author