What is a generic convention?

When elements come together to form an identity of a genre

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1
Which is not an example of syllogism?
Major premise
Minor premise
Introduction
2
What is a synonym for paradox?
Same
Usualness
Normality
Incongruity
3
Which is not an example of predicate adjective?
"This soup taste great"
"I've been sleepy lately"
"I ate a turkey"
4
What is logical fallacy?
A correction made in grammar
An error in reasoning
The mistake of having no evidence.
5
Which is an antonym for aphorism?
Axiom
Precept
Adage
Ambiguity
6
What is invective?
Peircing questions
Compliments
Insulting or abuse
7
What's the closest meaning to caricature?
Exaggeration
A picture/ description
Distraction
8
What is a device?
Techniques of writing
Tools of reading
Reader's expectations
9
What is the aim for didactic use?
Teaching and instructing
Entertainment
Formal essays
10
What is wit?
Mental sharpness
An amusing language
A person's gut feeling
11
Chiasmus is most important in...
Poetry
All types of writing
Formal essays
12
What is a generic convention?
When elements come together to form an identity of a genre
The plain background that could fit into any genre
13
What is a synonym for for conceit?
Vanity
Humility
Timidity
14
What word does pedantic come from?
Pedagogue
Pedanticlimatic
Pedant
15
What does a symbol represent?
Anything the author wants
Character's emotions
Author's mood
16
What is an allusion?
Something untrue
A reference
Something wrongly perceived by the senses
17
Which is not considered concrete detail?
Insight analysis
Character's emotions
Reader's emotions
18
What does prose refer to?
Historical text
Informative text
Fiction and nonfiction
19
When is it best to use a euphemism?
To spare feelings
To state a blunt statement
20
Homily is used most in which subject?
Modern topics of society
Religious/ spiritual topics
In historical events

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