One purpose of a figure of speech is to(1 point) Responses state the time and place. state the time and place. express the author’s point of view. express the author’s point of view. present an argument. present an argument. create humor.

Answer 1

One purpose of a figure of speech is to express the author’s point of view.

Answer 2

Use the phrase to answer the question. After hours of waiting for the bowling alley to open, Which clause best completes the sentence to create a pun? (1 point) Responses we found out it was closed for good. we found out it was closed for good. we finally got the ball rolling. we finally got the ball rolling. we were starving. we were starving. we went to the movies instead.

Answer 3

The clause "we finally got the ball rolling" best completes the sentence to create a pun.

Answer 4

Which term means “the use of a word that suggests two or more of its meanings, or suggests a similar sounding word”?(1 point) Responses adjective adjective pun pun comparison comparison verbal irony

Answer 5

The term that means "the use of a word that suggests two or more of its meanings, or suggests a similar sounding word" is pun.

Answer 6

Which term means “to say something that is opposite from what is true or from what you really mean”?(1 point) Responses pun pun verbal irony verbal irony element element advertisement

Answer 7

The term that means "to say something that is opposite from what is true or from what you really mean" is verbal irony.