Question

Match the term to the definition. 1. allusion state of being very unhappy 2. epitome unrhymed iambic pentameter 3. status quo a typical example of a type, mode, class, or characteristic 4. dramatic irony the state of affairs that currently exist 5. foreshadowing used to indicate something will happen later 6. confidant displaying exaggerated emotions and language 7. metaphysical unconvincing; intended to look authentic but actually planned 8. blank verse the audience knows something the character doesn't 9. contrived a reference to well-know people, places, myths, or literature 10. despondency relating to the abstract study of the nature of being 11. melodrama a trusted person with whom secrets are shared

Answer 1

Answer: 1. allusion.- a reference to well-know people, places, myths,

2.- epytome.- a typical example of a type, mode, class, or characteristic.

3. status quo.- the state of affairs that currently exist.

4. dramatic irony.- the audience knows something the character doesn't.

5. foreshadowing.- used to indicate something will happen later.

6. confidant.- a trusted person with whom secrets are shared.

7. metaphysical.- relating to the abstract study of the nature of being.

8. blank verse.- unrhymed iambic pentameter.

9. contrived.-unconvincing; intended to look authentic but actually planned.

10. despondency.- allusion state of being very unhappy.

11. melodrama.- displaying exaggerated emotions and language.

Answer 2

1. allusion a reference to well-know people, places, myths, or literature 2. epitome a typical example of a type, mode, class, or characteristic3. status quo the state of affairs that currently exist 4. dramatic irony the audience knows something the character doesn't 5. foreshadowing used to indicate something will happen later 6. confidant a trusted person with whom secrets are shared7. metaphysical relating to the abstract study of the nature of being 8. blank verse unrhymed iambic pentameter9. contrived unconvincing; intended to look authentic but actually planned10. despondency state of being very unhappy11. melodrama displaying exaggerated emotions and language