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A. A direct comparison between two unlike things.
B. A statement that means the opposite of what is literally said.
C. The use of a character's name to describe their personality.
D. A narrative structure where events unfold in chronological order.
Pembahasan :
Irony is a literary device where there is a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant, or between what is expected and what actually happens. Option B accurately captures this definition.
A. Hyperbole
B. Allusion
C. Symbolism
D. Personification
Pembahasan :
Symbolism involves using objects, characters, or events to represent abstract ideas or qualities. This is precisely what the definition of symbolism describes.
A. The feeling of being overwhelmed by life.
B. The physical appearance of the world.
C. A place where events occur, and people play roles.
D. A type of weather.
Pembahasan :
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Here, the world is compared to a stage, suggesting that life is like a performance with roles people play.
A. Irony
B. Symbolism
C. Metaphor
D. Allusion
Pembahasan :
While all three can be used for various effects, irony, especially situational irony, is frequently used to create humor through contrast and unexpected outcomes.
A. Hyperbole
B. Stream of Consciousness
C. Symbolism
D. Understatement
Pembahasan :
Symbolism is the use of objects, people, or ideas to represent something else, a recurring symbol helps establish a deeper meaning and enrich the text.
A. To provide a literal description.
B. To offer a more direct statement of fact.
C. To create a comparison that suggests a deeper meaning.
D. To introduce a complex philosophical idea.
Pembahasan :
Metaphors don't simply state a fact; they create a comparison to suggest a more profound or nuanced understanding of something.
A. Simply summarizing the plot of a story.
B. Identifying the literal meaning of a sentence.
C. Understanding the deeper meaning and significance of a literary device or passage.
D. Listing all the characters in a story.
Pembahasan :
Interpreting involves going beyond the surface level and exploring the underlying message, themes, and implications of a text.
A. A character says one thing but means the opposite.
B. A character's name reflects their personality.
C. A fire station burns down.
D. A character is named 'Lucky' and experiences bad luck.
Pembahasan :
Situational irony occurs when there's a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. In this case, the fire station is an institution associated with preventing fires, so it burning down is ironically unexpected.
A. Metaphor
B. Symbolism
C. Irony
D. Characterization
Pembahasan :
Characterization is the process of revealing a character's personality through various means, including physical description, dialogue, actions, and thoughts.
A. A simile is always more powerful than a metaphor.
B. A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.
C. Similes are used for complex comparisons, while metaphors are for simple ones.
D. Similes are only used in poetry, while metaphors are only used in prose.
Pembahasan :
Similes make a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' while metaphors directly state that one thing *is* another, creating a stronger, more figurative comparison.
