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Which statement is the best description of irony? 1. The meaning of a statement is intentionally complicated and confusing 2. The description of an event or viewpoint is clear and explicit. 3. The expression of a point of view is difficult to understand....

Which phrase describes verbal irony? 1. irony expressed through facial expressions 2. irony that is expressed unintentionally 3. irony that is misunderstood 4. irony that is expressed through speech

Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? 1. If you can pick me up Tuesday, that would be great,” he said. 2. Meet my great-grandmother,” she said. 3. ”Oh, great, we missed the bus,” she said. 4. ”It’s great that you won the contest,” he said.

Which statement is sarcastic? 1. Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food 2. “Well, aren’t you graceful!” he exclaimed as she danced. 3. “Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he began to eat. 4. “Well, aren’t you graceful!” he lau...

Which of the following describes a pun? 1. the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence 2. a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing 3. a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings 4. the final sentence of a joke tha...

Why do writers use puns? 1. to create humor or levity 2. to provide source material 3. to confuse the reader 4. to impress the reviewers

Which option describes a homophonic pun? 1. a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page 2. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings 3. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have...

Which option describes a homographic pun? 1. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings 2. a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time 3. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings...

One purpose of a figure of speech is to 1. create humor. 2. present an argument. 3. express the author’s point of view. 4. state the time and place.

After hours of waiting for the bowling alley to open, Which clause best completes the sentence to create a pun? 1. we were starving. 2. we went to the movies instead. 3. we found out it was closed for good. 4. we finally got the ball rolling.