Question

In one to two sentences, write an example of verbal irony.(2 points)
do it with animals.

Answer 1

In one to two sentences, explain the difference between a homophonic pun and a homographic pun.(2 points)

Answer 2

Use the sentences to answer the question. The two pianists had a good marriage. They always were in a chord. In one to two sentences, interpret the figure of speech in the statement. Make sure to include the word or language being used in the figure of speech and explain the deeper meaning. (2 points)

Answer 3

In one to two sentences, explain how using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive can impact a sentence.(2 points)

Answer 4

The fox said to the chickens, "Don't worry, I'm just here to be your friend." as he licked his lips in anticipation of his next meal.

Answer 5

A homophonic pun relies on words that sound alike but have different meanings, while a homographic pun uses words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

Answer 6

The figure of speech used in the statement is a pun, where the words "chord" and "cord" are being played on. The deeper meaning of the pun is that the pianists were always in harmony and unity, like the chords they played on the piano.

Answer 7

Using the negative connotation of a word can make the sentence darker, more critical, or create an atmosphere of tension, impacting the overall tone of the sentence and influencing how the reader interprets the message. It can shift the meaning to be more unfavorable or unsettling.