AnswersOK-English Language Arts 12 B 34121BPart 2: Literary Devices in The Importance of Being Earnest

Part 2: Literary Devices in The Importance of Being Earnest Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

What literary device is being used when a writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is?

A
epigram
B
paradox
C
understatement
D
pun
2
Free Preview

Read the excerpt from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. [Quite politely, rising.] My darling Cecily, I think there must be some slight error. Mr. Ernest Worthing is engaged to me. The announcement will appear in the Morning Post on Saturday at the latest.

A
It creates a more serious tone by mentioning that the engagement will appear in the newspaper.
B
It makes it clear that Gwendolen is not extremely concerned with the current situation.
C
It heightens how ridiculous it is that two women think they are engaged to the same man.
D
It heightens Cecily’s outrage at Gwendolen for thinking she is engaged to Ernest Worthing.
3

Read the excerpt from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest.Algernon. [Raising his hat.] You are my little cousin Cecily, I’m sure.Cecily. You are under some strange mistake. I am not little. In fact, I believe I am more than usually tall for my age.

A
realize that Cecily does not like Algernon.
B
think that Algernon is a funny person.
C
realize that Algernon is confused.
D
think that Cecily is a quick-witted person.
4

Which excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest. is an understatement?

A
“I am always telling that to your poor uncle, but he never seems to take much notice . . . as far as any improvement in his ailment goes.”
B
“Well, really, Gwendolen, I must say that I think there are lots of other much nicer names.”
C
“Gwendolen, I must get christened at once—I mean we must get married at once. There is no time to be lost.”
D
“You know that I love you, and you led me to believe, Miss Fairfax, that you were not absolutely indifferent to me.”
6

A short, witty statement that typically offers a surprising or satirical perspective on a topic is called a(n)

A
epigram.
B
paradox.
C
understatement.
D
pun.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

Pre-Test

Quiz
10 verified answers

Part 3: Characterization in The Importance of Being Earnest

Quiz
10 verified answers

Part 2: Literary Devices in The Importance of Being Earnest