Gulliver’s Travels: Houyhnhnm Land (Part IV, Ch. 1-6) – Flashcards
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Which of the following did not interact with Gulliver in Houyhnhnm Land? A. the Yahoos B. the master C. the Houyhnhnms D. Reldresal
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D.Reldresal
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What is Swift's primary narrative goal in Part IV? A. to persuade B. to educate C. to engage D. to inform
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B.to educate
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satire
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Definition n. A style of writing used to mock humans or society. Usage;I wish that I could write satire because then I could make fun of people without them knowing it.
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contemptuous
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adj. Showing extreme dislike.
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exaggeration
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n. The description of a person, event, or idea that has been magnified or overemphasized to an extreme degree.
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indignation
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n. Great annoyance or displeasur
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innuendo
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n. A hint, usually derogatory, about a person or thing
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insipid
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adj. Bland; lacking flavor
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visage
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n. The appearance of the face.
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antipathy
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n. Animosity; hard feelings
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Which of the following cannot enhance the description in order to engage the reader? A. characters B. setting C. conflict D. plot
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C.conflict
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Which of the following is not a satirical element used by Swift? A. irony B. exaggeration C. innuendo D. mockery
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D.mockery
