The Language of Tragedy: How Words Convey Emotion
| Description: This quiz delves into the intricate relationship between language and emotion in the realm of tragedy. Explore how wordsmiths craft evocative phrases and expressions to convey the depth of human suffering, sorrow, and catharsis. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: tragedy language emotion catharsis literary devices |
In tragedy, the protagonist often experiences a profound reversal of fortune known as:
Which literary device involves the use of contrasting elements to heighten emotional impact?
The recognition of one's own tragic flaw or error in judgment is known as:
Which rhetorical device employs repetition of words or phrases to create a sense of urgency or emphasis?
The emotional release and purification experienced by the audience after witnessing a tragedy is known as:
What is the term for the excessive pride or arrogance that often leads to a tragic hero's downfall?
Which literary device uses figurative language to compare two unlike things, often using 'like' or 'as'?
The use of figurative language to attribute human qualities to non-human entities is known as:
Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of successive words?
The repetition of vowel sounds within a series of words is known as:
Which literary device uses figurative language to represent abstract ideas or concepts through concrete images?
The use of parallel grammatical structures to create a sense of balance and rhythm in a sentence is known as:
Which rhetorical device involves the use of contrasting words or phrases to create tension or emphasis?
The use of figurative language to imply a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is known as:
Which literary device involves the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe?