This is the substitution of an agreeable or non-offensive phrase for one that might be unpleasant or offensive. 7) this is a direct comparison of two things, in which they are said to be (in some sense) the same thing. 9) this is the contrast between appearance and reality or what is expected and what actually happens. - down 1) language that goes beyond the literal meanings of words to create special effects or feelings is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ language. 2) this is extreme exaggeration used in a literary work. 3) this is a phrase in common use that can not be understood by literal or ordinary meanings. 4) this is a comparison of two unlike things using the terms "like" or "as". 6) a word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally but figuratively is called a _ _ _ _ _ _ of speech. 8) this is a humorous word play that usually is based on several meanings of one word.

Which sentence contains correct capitalization? in “the rime of the ancient mariner,” the albatross was initially an omen of good luck. in “the rime of the ancient mariner,” the albatross was initially an omen of good luck.

Read the excerpt from a supporting opinion of the supreme court’s ruling in plessy v. ferguson, 1896. laws permitting, and even requiring, their separation in places where they are liable to be brought into contact do not necessarily imply the inferiority of either race to the other, and have been generally, if not universally, recognized as within the competency of the state legislatures in the exercise of their police power. how does this relate to the premises of brown v. board of education? the brown case addresses whether state legislatures are equipped to judge the quality of education offered at segregated schools. the brown case addresses whether authorities believe that one race is inferior to another when creating public schools. the brown case addresses whether these laws inherently deny certain citizens equal protection under the law. the brown case addresses the legality of using police power to monitor public places separated by race.

Me ! select the correct answer. which sentence is an oxymoron? a. to have peace, we must go to war. b. a glass can be viewed as either half full or half empty. c. the lawyer was deceptively honest with his clients. d. spies do not dress like spies. e. though the lab was messy, there was a method to his madness.