Question

Match the lines with the literary devices.

1 pun
2 irony
3 paradox
4 satire

a A rich man is no richer than a poor man.

b. My friend dislikes reading but has been working at a bookstore for the past
four years.

c. Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.

d. A horse is a very stable animal.

Answer 1

a. A rich man is no richer than a poor man. 3. paradox

b. My friend dislikes reading but has been working at a bookstore for the past four years. 2. irony

c. Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. 4. satire

d. A horse is a very stable animal. 1. pun

Step-by-step explanation:

-Pun is a word play in which the different meanings of a word or words that sound similiar are used as a joke.

-Irony refers to something that shows a different result from what it was expected.

-Paradox is a statement that appears valid but leads to a contradictory conclusion.

-Satire refers to making fun of people by using silly language.

Answer 2

the order is paradox irony satire pun