Round 2 Device Flashcard

Front

Which sentence best demonstrates asyndeton? Options: The rain fell steadily and softly on the parched earth., I came, I saw, and I conquered the challenge., The crowd cheered, clapped, roared its approval., She sang beautifully, and the audience was captivated.

Back

The crowd cheered, clapped, roared its approval.

Front

Asyndeton is characterized by:

Back

The omission of conjunctions between clauses.

Front

The primary effect of using asyndeton is often to create a sense of:

Back

Speed and immediacy.

Front

Which sentence employs polysyndeton? The old house creaked and groaned in the wind., We packed snacks, water, and blankets for the trip., Neither rain nor snow nor sleet could deter them., The dog barked and whined and scratched at the door.

Back

The dog barked and whined and scratched at the door.

Front

Polysyndeton

Back

Overuse of conjunctions to emphasize each item.

Front

What is a common impact of polysyndeton on the reader?

Back

An emphasis on the individual items or ideas.

Front

A dichotomy presents:

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A clear division between two opposing things.

Front

In the sentence, 'The film explores the dichotomy between illusion and reality,' the author is likely examining:

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The fundamental and contrasting nature of appearance versus truth.

Front

Example of a dichotomy: The spectrum of colors in a rainbow., The different levels of management within a company., The contrast between night and day., The various genres of music.

Back

The contrast between night and day.

Front

Which of the following best exemplifies isocolon? Speak softly and carry a big stick., Government of the people, by the people, for the people., The cat sat on the mat., Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Back

Government of the people, by the people, for the people.