Question

(01_01 lc)
match each term with its correct definition.
alliteration
allusion
hyperbole
idiom
meiosis
select
select
a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially in order to achieve a greater effect. understatement
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables

Explanation:

Alliteration is the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables. An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. Hyperbole consists of exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole. Meiosis is the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially in order to achieve a greater effect (understatement).

Answer:

Alliteration: The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Allusion: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Idiom: An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
Meiosis: The presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially in order to achieve a greater effect (understatement)