Question 40
Literary Terms and DevicesA short, carefully phrased expression meant to elicit amusement and surprise is
- A.hyperbole
- B.limerick
- C.tercet
- D.wit
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (wit)
Explanation
Wit is clever, neatly phrased speech that surprises and amuses; a limerick is a five-line poem and a tercet a three-line stanza.