Literary devices

What figure of speech is represented in the sentence “He was sweating like a racehorse."

• Simile

• Sound

• Rhyme

• Metaphor

Answer explanation

is a type of figurative language that describes something by comparing it to something else with the words 'like' or 'as'

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• You are like an owl.

• You are like a lion.

• You are fire.

• You are as sweet as a candy.

Answer explanation

A metaphor compares two unlike things by saying that one thing is another different thing. It uses words such as , is, are, or was.

Unlike a simile, it does not use like or as.

Why would a poet use repetition?

• The poet enjoys repetition.

• To create emphasis on a feeling or idea.

• To give human characteristics to nonhuman things.

• To compare two things.

Diction is the literary term that means

• The common way of speaking with friends.

• The definition of sound.

• The connections we have with words.

• An author's choice of words

Which of the following is NOT a literary element that can help you identify a theme?

• An author's name

• Plot

• Characters

• Conflict

What is meant by the TONE of a poem?

• The reader's attitude about the poem.

• The reader's feelings about the poem.

• The poet's attitude about the poem.

• The poet's feelings about the poem.

Answer explanation

Tone -The poet's attitude toward the subject or towards something. conveying

Mood - The atmosphere and overall feeling.

E.g. sarcastic /cheerful/happy