Literary Device Quiz

A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”

• Symbolism

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as.”

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

The use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas.

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

A brief reference to a person, event, place, or thing of historical or literary significance.

• Allusion

• Personification

• Imagery

• Symbolism

Language which describes something in detail and creates a picture in the reader's mind using words.

• Imagery

• Personification

• Symbolism

• Allusion

Inanimate objects are endowed with human characteristics.

• Imagery

• Symbolism

• Allusion

• Personification

When the reader learns about a character through their speech, thoughts, actions, looks, or interaction with others.

• Indirect characterization

• Antagonist

• Direct characterization

• Protagonist

When the reader learns about a character through a description in the text.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

A character opposes a force of nature like a hurricane or animal.

• Person vs. society conflict

• Person vs. nature conflict

• Person vs. self conflict

• Person vs. person conflict

A character opposes societal norms or expectations.

• Person vs. nature conflict

• Person vs. person conflict

• Person vs. self conflict

• Person vs. society conflict