Question

practice a
match each literary term with its definition. write the letter on the line.

1. absurdist
2. fantastic
3. ambiguity
4. alienation

a. unreal, involving elements that are not like
real life
b. state of having more than one possible
meaning
c. of literature, highlighting ways in which the
world is confusing or ridiculous
d. feeling of being outcast or unwelcome

Explanation:

• Absurdist literature shows the world as confusing or ridiculous.
• Fantastic is about unreal elements not like real life.
• Ambiguity means having more than one possible meaning.
• Alienation is the feeling of being outcast or unwelcome.

Answer:

1. c
2. a
3. b
4. d