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#1

Which of the following words means 'the study of ancient societies'?

Archaeology
Explanation

Study of ancient societies.

#2

What is the synonym of 'abundant'?

Plentiful
Explanation

Synonym for abundant.

#3

Which word is the opposite of 'opaque'?

Clear
Explanation

Opposite of opaque.

#4

What is the term for a word that is spelled the same backward as it is forward?

Palindrome
Explanation

Word spelled the same backward and forward.

#5

What is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents?

Onomatopoeia
Explanation

Word imitating sound it represents.

#6

Which literary device involves the use of contradictory terms?

Oxymoron
Explanation

Use of contradictory terms.

#7

What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

Alliteration
Explanation

Repetition of consonant sounds at start of words.

#8

Which word refers to the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock people or society?

Satire
Explanation

Using humor to criticize or mock.

#9

What is the word for a situation in which a word is spelled the same but has different meanings?

Homonym
Explanation

Word with same spelling but different meanings.

#10

What is the study of the origin of words and the historical development of their meanings called?

Etymology
Explanation

Study of word origins and meanings.

#11

Which literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human entities?

Anthropomorphism
Explanation

Giving human traits to non-humans.

#12

What is the term for a word or phrase that has become obsolete or outdated?

Archaism
Explanation

Obsolete or outdated word or phrase.

#13

What is the term for a word that is formed from the initial letters of a phrase or a series of words?

Acronym
Explanation

Word from initial letters of a phrase.

#14

Which literary device involves the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

Hyperbole
Explanation

Exaggeration for emphasis.

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