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Review Game 1 (Poetry & Satire)
Review Game 1 (Poetry & Satire)
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1
How does the use of absurd logic support Swift’s argument?
It distracts from the real issues
It promotes rational discussion
It creates sympathy for the rich
It shocks readers into recognising the cruelty of British policy
2
Sarcasm is best defined as a gentle type of humour.
True
False
3
A satirical cartoon that mocks political leaders is an example of:
sonnet
elegy
fable
lampoon
4
Which line is an example of alliteration?
“She’s got an apple bottom”
“Life is a glass staircase.”
"Raindrops keep dancing."
none of the above
5
A fake news article that mimics a real one to criticize politics is an example of parody.
True
False
6
What kind of imagery makes you think of scents or smells?
auditory
tactile
visual
olfactory
7
All poems must rhyme to be considered poetry.
True
False
8
Which of the following is NOT a goal of satire?
To promote social awareness
To criticize institutions
To expose foolishness or vice
To create fear
9
What literary device involves saying the opposite of what one actually means, often for humorous or emphatic effect?
irony
metaphor
alliteration
foreshadowing
10
Irony in poetry occurs when the literal meaning is opposite to the intended meaning.
True
False
11
Which of these is an example of
verbal irony
?
“Great weather we’re having!” she said, during a hurricane.
A fire truck catching fire
A character falling after saying, “I never fall”
A twist ending in a story
12
Onomatopoeia uses words that imitate sounds, like “buzz” or “crash.”
True
False
13
Which of the following is the best example of understatement in satire?
"They had a minor disagreement" — referring to a full-blown war.
"This isn't ideal" — said during a tornado.
"I could eat a horse!"
"He’s as fast as lightning!"
14
What is the "voice" in a poem?
The speaker’s unique tone or personality
The poem’s rhyme pattern
The literal sound of the reader
The poet’s grammar
15
A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.
True
False
16
What is the tone of the narrator throughout the proposal?
Solemn and mournful
Cheerful and light-hearted
Logical and detached
Outraged and emotional
17
Which device involves
imitation
of a specific style or work, often to poke fun at it?
parody
verbal idiocy
allegory
patronage
18
Personification does not give human qualities to non-human things.
False
True
19
Which of these authors is most known for using satire?
J.K. Rowling
William Wordsworth
William Shakespeare
Jonathan Swift
20
Imagery appeals to the seven senses to create vivid mental pictures.
False
True
21
When a character in a story believes something that the audience knows is not true, it’s called:
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Parody
Dramatic irony
22
What audience is Swift primarily addressing in his essay?
Religious leaders in Ireland
American colonists
The British aristocracy and policymakers
Poor Irish citizens
23
What device is used here, "The world is a stage."?
metaphor
alliteration
smile
simile
24
Which phrase best shows Swift’s use of understatement?
“A young healthy child, well nursed, is at a year old a most delicious"
“Some scrupulous people might be apt to censure…”
“I grant this food will be somewhat dear…”
“I have too long digressed…”
25
"The eagle screamed over the sea." Which sense is being used here?
sight
touch
smell
hearing
26
What does it mean to “lampoon” someone?
To imitate them respectfully
To confuse them with abstract language
To praise them with poetic language
To mock or ridicule them sharply
27
How does Swift establish ethos (credibility) in the A Modest Proposal?
By citing government officials
By referencing other satirical authors
By using scientific and economic jargon
By quoting religious texts
28
Which line shows personification?
The gravy was cloudy
Time marches on
The snowman was cold and white
The field was green and soft
29
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.
False
True
30
Enjambment occurs when a line ends with a full stop.
True
False
31
Poetic devices help poets convey meaning, emotion, and emphasis in their work.
False
True
32
Who usually says the words in a poem?
Narrator
Rapper
Talker
Speaker
33
Which of the following best demonstrates verbal irony in the essay?
“It is a melancholy object to those who walk…”
“I have been assured by a principal gentleman…”
“I have no personal interest in this matter…”
“I am assured by a very knowing American…”
34
Which line uses parallel structure?
"It was the worst of times, it was the best of times."
"She smiled, she walked, she laughed.”
"The sea was endless."
"Her voice cracked loudly."
35
Mood and tone in poetry mean the same thing.
True
False
36
What adds emotional conflict or contrast to a poem?
setting
meter
tension
form
37
What is the main goal of satire in literature?
To describe landscapes and nature
To criticize and provoke change through humor and irony
To entertain through fantasy
To teach grammar rules
38
Which line reveals emotional conflict in a character?
“She ran through the field, laughing”
“The sky shimmered”
“He froze, torn between starving and stealing his dinner.”
“The breeze carried leaves”
39
What is the function of exaggeration in
A Modest Proposal
?
To provide comedic relief
To make the reader cry at absurd ideas
To highlight the extremity of the real problem
To emphasize Swift's sincerity
40
What is the main message or idea a poem tries to share?
The theme of the poem
The type of imagery used
The way the poem looks on the page
The poet's rhyme scheme
41
Tone refers to the poet’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
True
False
42
Which of the following would NOT typically be used in satire?
Sincere Praise
Irony
Symbolism
Exaggeration
43
The phrase “Oh, perfect! Just what I needed—another homework assignment!” is an example of:
simile
semaphore
Somalia
sarcasm
44
What effect does the matter-of-fact tone have on the reader?
It softens the critique of the British government
It makes the essay more realistic and believable
It emphasizes the absurdity of the argument
It increases the emotional appeal of the proposal
45
Which device involves intentionally downplaying the seriousness of a situation?
understatement
hyperbole
lampoon
irony
46
Which line is an example of visual imagery?
"Woodpeckers tapped on the tree like rapid-fire machine guns."
“The red lava melted into the ocean, turning into grey paste ”
“The scent hit like lemons”
“The sky cracked with thunder”
47
What does the “modest” in the title
A Modest Proposal
represent?
The simplicity of the plan
A religious reference
Humility of the speaker
Irony – it is anything but modest
48
Symbolism is when one thing represents something beyond its literal meaning.
False
True
49
In poetry, what does "pattern" most likely refer to?
The type of imagery
A repeating structure or sound
The mood of the poem
The subject matter
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Why does Swift list real alternatives near the end of the essay?
To discredit his own argument
To contrast his satire with sincere solutions
To confuse the reader
To support cannibalism indirectly
