Literary Devices Practice

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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What is Denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is Connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a Theme?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is Tone?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.