English Test

Ex of exaggeration

" I have a million things to do today." This person would not literally have a million tasks that needed to be completed. This phrase just expresses how much they have to do.

How many foreign nations does Britain still have "sovereignty" in?

14

Ex paradox

A common paradox is "if I know one thing, it's that I know nothing." This is a paradox because it contradicts itself in a way. However this also lets a person know that someone really does not know an answer to something.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

Ex. contradictions

An example of this would be if someone judged someone for things they do themselves.

British Dominions

British dominions are countries that are independent but also are partially controlled by Britian. Some examples of this are Australia, Canada, and Dominion of Newfoundland.

When did the "end of the Empire" officially happen?

By 1979, the British Empire was gravely reduced. Although it still has a few territories around the world. British has lost many of their original territories.

Decolonization

Decolonization is when a territory or state leaves its former country and become independent.

Ex. Understatement

How was the test?" "It was okay," said by someone who got the highest score on the test.

Ex of exaggeration

I am so hungry I could eat a horse

Ex of paradox

The beginning of the end

Ex understatement

The elephant from Horton hears a who keeps saying he is light as a feather

Ex contradictions

The snowy summer's day

Ex of verbal irony

The title is ironic because the actual proposal is outrageous, not modest.

What is exaggeration also known as?

also called overstatement or hyperbole

Paradox

is a statement that seems contradictory or absurd but actually reveals some element of truth.

British Imperialism

largest colonial empire. protected trading interests in africa and asia. white colonies and non-white colonies.

Exaggeration

occurs when a writer exaggerates the truth for emphasis or humorous effect.

contradiction

occurs when a writer expresses two ideas that are in opposition to one another.

Understatement

occurs when a writer says less than is expected or appropriate

verbal irnoy

occurs when a writer says the opposite of what is meant.