The Tragicomic in Literature: A Study of Literary Devices
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Which literary device is characterized by the juxtaposition of contrasting elements, such as humor and sadness, in a single work?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often experiences a reversal of fortune, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of irony to create humor or highlight a contradiction?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often experiences a moment of self-realization or recognition, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of exaggeration to create a humorous or satirical effect?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often experiences a sense of emotional release or purification, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of understatement to create a humorous or ironic effect?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often exhibits excessive pride or arrogance, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of a mild or indirect expression to avoid causing offense?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often experiences a series of misfortunes or setbacks, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of imagery to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often experiences a moment of intense emotional suffering, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of a comparison between two unlike things, using the words 'like' or 'as'?
In a tragicomic work, the protagonist often experiences a moment of intense emotional suffering, known as:
Which literary device involves the use of a comparison between two unlike things, without using the words 'like' or 'as'?