Question

Match the definitions below with the correct terms.

Answer 1

Answer: 40. characterization (1 point):  E. understanding of people through their words, thoughts, and actions

41. setting (1 point)

: A. where a story takes place

42. satire (1 point)

: C. poking fun at human folly

43. deus ex machina (1 point)

: B. the use of an unexplainable event to resolve a story

44. etymology (1 point): D. the study of word origins

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

A.1. Setting: where a story takes place

C.3. Satire: poking fun at human folly

E.3. Characterization: understanding of people through their words, thoughts, and actions

Explanation:

We can assure those definitions by checking their dictionary definitions:

Setting: "the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place."

Satire: "the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues."

Characterization: "a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something."