1
Q
What is ambiguity?
A
Where the intended meaning of a sentence or phrase is confusing or vague
2
Q
How many ways can ambiguity be created?
A
Incorrect placing of words or phrases
Use of words that have two possible meanings
Puns- deliberate play on similar words
Misapplication of adverbs etc.
Confusion of pronouns
Wrongly related participles
Poor punctuation, especially hyphens and commas
Abi English 2016
flashcards
Decks in class (22)
# Cards
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Newspaper4
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Verbs12
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Adjectives1
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Phrases, clauses and sentences13
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Figures Of Speech6
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Punctuation14
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Structure Of A Sentence20
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Irony6
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Innuendo1
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Tone5
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Visual Literacy33
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Active And Passive Voice5
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Cliches1
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Homonyms, Homophones And Homographs3
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Reported Speech23
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Puns6
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Ambiguity2
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Euphemisms3
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Film Study31
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The Hunger Games- Themes & Characters114
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The Hunger Games- Questions49
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Romeo And Juliet48
