Question

1. drag and drop the terms with the definitions. a phrase peculiar to a specific culture that is usually figurative or abstract in meaning words that make pictures in the mind words that are opposite of the intended meaning a written record based on first - hand experiences; similar to an autobiography an exaggeration; to make more important or larger a contradiction or illogical statement with words in close proximity a statement or event based on rational ideas that may seem impossible saying the opposite of what is meant in a critical way also, an unexpected event a genre using humor, exaggeration, and ridicule to criticize others a form of sarcasm when the speaker remarks about something that is important as insignificant choices: paradox, imagery, sarcasm, idiom, overstatement, oxymoron, memoir, understatement, satire, irony

Explanation:

1. An idiom is a phrase peculiar to a specific culture with a figurative or abstract meaning.
2. Imagery consists of words that create mental pictures.
3. Sarcasm involves words opposite of the intended meaning.
4. A memoir is a written record based on first - hand experiences, similar to an autobiography.
5. Overstatement is an exaggeration to make something seem more important or larger.
6. Oxymoron is a contradiction or illogical statement with words in close proximity.
7. Paradox is a statement or event based on rational ideas that may seem impossible.
8. Irony is saying the opposite of what is meant in a critical way or an unexpected event.
9. Satire is a genre using humor, exaggeration, and ridicule to criticize others.
10. Understatement is a form of sarcasm when the speaker remarks about something important as insignificant.

Answer:

1. idiom
2. imagery
3. sarcasm
4. memoir
5. overstatement
6. oxymoron
7. paradox
8. irony
9. satire
10. understatement