Literary Devices Used in Descriptive Writing

Which two terms are synonymous to the term 'literary devices'?

• Figures of Speech and Parts of Speech

• Parts of Speech and Figurative Language

• Literary Discourse and Figurative Language

• Figurative Language and Figures of Speech

What are the functions of literary devices?

• Provide context clues

• Ensure correct grammar

• Create descriptive effect

• Showcase writer's talent

Which of the following is not an example of a literary device?

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• adjectives

• metaphor

Which pair of devices include the use of comparison?

• simile and metaphor

• metaphor and alliteration

• hyperbole and alliteration

• simile and onomatopoeia

How is a comparison made when using a metaphor?

• using 'as' or 'like'

• by exaggerating a point to make emphasis

• referring to the past tense

• stating that one thing is the next to show likeness

The hyperbole is

• A highly exaggerated statement

• Comparison without using as' or 'like'

• Repetition of initial sounds

• Giving human traits to non-human

When George entered, he was as fierce as a lion, what two things (or persons) are being compared in this simile?

• George and fierce

• He and fierce

• George and lion

• George and fierce

What effect does the writer create by using the hyperbole, there was enough food at the party to feed all the children of the earth?

• The party was exciting.

• A lot of children were at the party.

• There was a limited supply of food at the party.

• There was an abundance of food.

State the thing that is given human trait in the sentence, one look at the garden and you could tell that the plants were begging for water.

• plants

• garden

• water

• beggar

Kisses are the flowers of affection, what is the similarity between kisses and flowers in the metaphor?

• they are beautiful

• people appreciate them

• they are used to show affection

• they are romantic