RD: 1-11

Question 0

Allegory

Answer 0

A story with two or more levels of meaning. One literal and one symbolical.

Question 1

Antithesis

Answer 1

Opposite. A clear contrast between two ideas.

Question 2

Alliteration

Answer 2

The repition of sounds in two or more neighboring words. Done for emphasis.

Question 3

Allusion

Answer 3

A brief reference to literature, geographical location, historical events, legends, myths, religions, traditions, or popculture.

Question 4

Ambiguity

Answer 4

The multiple meanings, intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, symbol or passage.

Question 5

Apostrophe

Answer 5

A figure of speech that directly refers to an imaginary person or thing.

Question 6

Colloquial

Answer 6

Using slang in a speech or writing.

Question 7

Connotation

Answer 7

The implied or suggested meaning of a word.

Question 8

Denotation

Answer 8

The dictionary definition of a word.

Question 9

Diction

Answer 9

Word choice. Formal, informal, ornate or plain.

Question 10

Didactic

Answer 10

A text used for teaching or instruction.