Final Fiction Quiz

What two statements regarding simile and metaphor are true? (Select 2)

• A metaphor uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison.

• A simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison.

• "Books are the mirrors of the soul" is a metaphor.

• "Books are the mirrors of the soul" is a simile.

"Don't ask me if I want tea, I don't want tea," is a quote that includes which devices? (Select 2)

• Repetition

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Characterization

What is the better explanation for this quote? "My mouth is as dry as a desert"

• The writer compares his mouth to a very dry place. He is obviously very nervous and does not know how to control his body parts. This is quite a common side effect when people are shy or nervous.

• The writer uses a simile to describe the narrator's parched mouth. A "desert" is a place of extremely dry heat so that comparison allows the reader to truly feel the character's anxiety.

Which devices can be found in this quote? "Potentiality knocks on the door of my heart." (Select 2)

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Exaggeration

Which devices can be found in this quote? "A new sun would make the dew on the blades of the grass sparkle like jewels." (Select 2)

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Imagery

What is best definition of imagery?

• A device that uses words to make images in the reader's mind.

• A device that uses the five senses to help the reader imagine a scene.

• A device that forces the reader to use their imagination.

• A device that uses all senses all the time.

What is the difference between first and third person narratives? (Select 2)

• First person narrative uses "he/she", "it", "they", etc.

• First person narrative uses "I", "me", "my", "we", "us", etc.

• Third person narrative uses "I", "me", "my", "we", "us", etc.

• Third person narrative uses "he/she", "it", "they", etc.

Which statement regarding characterization can be FALSE?

• A character's appearance can indicate they are poor.

• A character's speech can indicate what they are feeling.

• A character's actions can indicate they are generous.

• A character's thoughts can indicate what they will say or do.

Which types of imagery are being used in this quote? "A small, warm air mass touches my skin. The asphalt is damp, and I catch the scent of roses." (Select 2)

• Gustatory imagery

• Tactile imagery

• Olfactory imagery

• Visual imagery

Which statement regarding personification is FALSE?

• Personification is the representation of a concept, animal, or object in the form of a person.

• Human action verbs are often what reveal that personification is being used.

• Something abstract being given an emotion or gender is a sign of personification.

• Personification is generally considered an important part of characterization,