Literary Language

Which is NOT a function of literary devices for a writer?

• Literary devices give meaning and structure to the piece.

• Literary devices are used in order to beautify a piece.

• Literary devices can provide deeper meanings to a piece.

• Literary devices are used by writers/authors in order to make their writing simple and clear for a reader to understand.

Which of the following is NOT a function of literary devices for the reader?

• Literary devices test the reader's understanding and comprehension skills.

• Literary devices provide enjoyment to readers.

• Literary devices help readers spell unfamiliar and unknown words.

• Literary devices activate a reader's imagination and help them visualize the details in the text.

True or False: Explicit information is directly stated in the text.

• True

• False

True or False: Implicit information requires the reader to make inferences from the details provided in the text.

• True

• False

True or False: Literal language is implicit.

• True

• False

True or False: Deeper meanings can be communicated by an author through the use of figurative language.

• True

• False

Is the following example literal or figurative language?

The young boy held his teddy bear tightly.

• literal language

• figurative language

Is the following example literal or figurative language?

The trembling, pint-sized lad held on to his teddy for dear life.

• literal language

• figurative language

Is the following example literal or figurative language?

When Johnny turned around and saw the skunk right behind him, he almost leaped right out of his own skin.

• literal language

• figurative language

Is the following example literal or figurative language?

Johnny was quite surprised to see that a skunk had been right behind him the whole time.

• literal language

• figurative language