Question

(06 02r lc)
match the rhetorical devices with their definitions.
match term definition
a) replacing the name of one thing
antithesis with a word that is attributed to or
associated with the original word
b) the use of language that often
irony means the opposite of what is said in
order to create humor or emphasis
c) the use of opposing or
contrasting ideas in parallel
metonymy arrangements of words, clauses, or
sentences
d) a figure of speech that uses one
zeugma word to apply to two other words in
two different senses, usually one
literal and one figurative

Explanation:

• Antithesis: It is about presenting opposing or contrasting ideas in a parallel structure. For example, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" (Neil Armstrong). The "small step" and "giant leap" are contrasting ideas presented in a parallel construction.
• Irony: It involves using language where the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning. For instance, if it's raining heavily and someone says "What a lovely weather!", they are using irony as the weather is clearly not lovely in the literal sense.
• Metonymy: This is replacing the name of a thing with a word associated with it. An example is "The pen is mightier than the sword" where "pen" represents writing/ideas and "sword" represents force.
• Zeugma: A word is used to apply to two other words in different senses. For example, "She broke his car and his heart." The word "broke" is used literally for the car (as in damaging it) and figuratively for the heart (as in causing emotional pain).

Answer:

Antithesis - C, Irony - B, Metonymy - A, Zeugma - D