Match List I with List II:
| List I: Term | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Antonomasia | I. Writings of doubtful authenticity |
| B. Antiphrasis | II. Using an epithet or title in place of a proper name |
| C. Apocrypha | III. A narrative of the miraculous deeds of a god or hero |
| D. Aretalogy | IV. Ironic use of a word to mean its opposite |
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Correct answer: A. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Explanation
Antonomasia: 'the Bard' for Shakespeare; antiphrasis: calling a giant 'Tiny'; apocrypha: texts excluded from the canon; aretalogy: a sacred narrative of a deity's or hero's wonders.
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