Question

drag each tile to the correct box.
match the lines with the literary devices.
pun irony paradox satire
a rich man is no richer than a poor man.
my friend dislikes reading but has been working at a bookstore for the past four years.
some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
a horse is a very stable animal.

Explanation:

1. "A rich man is no richer than a poor man" is a seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth, which defines a paradox.
2. "My friend dislikes reading but has been working at a bookstore for the past four years" describes a situation that is the opposite of what one would expect, which is irony.
3. "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go" uses sharp, mocking wordplay to critique human behavior, a core trait of satire.
4. "A horse is a very stable animal" plays on the double meaning of "stable" (a place for horses and steady/calm), which is a pun.

Answer:

• A rich man is no richer than a poor man. → paradox
• My friend dislikes reading but has been working at a bookstore for the past four years. → irony
• Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. → satire
• A horse is a very stable animal. → pun