Question

Match each term with its correct definition. (5 points) 1. allusion 2. hyperbole 3. idiom 4. meiosis 5. alliteration a. the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables b. a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance c. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally d. an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole e. the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially in order to achieve a greater effect; understatement

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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here are your answers:

allusion: b. a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

hyperbole: c. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

idiom: d. an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole.

meiosis: e. the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially in order to achieve a greater effect; understatement.

alliteration: a. the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.