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Which element of satire uses language that means the opposite of what it says literally?
Sarcasm
What is meant by a literal sense of the biblical text?
That the text is not read as metaphor, but in stead is held to be literally true, word for word.
What is meant by a gentlemans satire?
Locker room humour that women would dislike.
How do you use the word literally in a sentence?
The fire engine is literally on fire.Many people argue that the words literally and irony are misused often in American literature.I wonder if he meant that literally or figuratively.
What is writing that is not meant to be taken literally?
It's writing that has hyperboyle sentences. Something like "he felt like a rotten egg" "her hair looked like she had used a mixer to style it" "my friend smells like skunk." ___________________________________ It is called satire. Go to the link and read Jonathan Swift's famous essay, A Modest Proposal, for one of the best examples. Outrageous. Hilarious. And written in 1729.
What is meant by viviparous?
Live birth, sort of literally.
Which best describes the structure of A Modest Proposal?
The first paragraphs read as though the work is not a satire.
What best describes the structure of A Modest Proposal?
The first paragraphs read as though the work is not a satire.
What is a word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally but figuratively?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally but figuratively. Examples include "kick the bucket" or "raining cats and dogs."
What phrase best describes hyperbole?
Figurative language that uses exaggeration to make a point
What are the figurative words?
Words that are not meant literally, such as calling someone an angel.
In what way are irony and satire related?
Irony and satire are related in that both involve the use of humor or sarcasm to criticize or mock something, such as society, politics, or human behavior. Irony often involves saying the opposite of what is meant, while satire uses humor to expose and criticize flaws or absurdities in a particular subject.
