Literary Devices Quiz

Identify the missing parts

Imagery is diction that uses___ and _____ to help us relate to the Author.

• our senses

• our sense of humor

• our pain

• our prior knowledge

Answer explanation

We must have had experiences that allow us to feel what the author is wanting us to feel.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is used to imply hidden meaning within a story, poem, or picture?

Answer explanation

An allegory is used to convey a moral of the story by using hidden features. Like in "Animal Farm" by George Orwell.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Create three useful similes

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the examples below accurately describe:

symbols of the U.S. and China.

• Competitive and Cooperative

• Soda and Tea

• BBQ and Rice

• Bald eagles and

  Panda bears

Answer explanation

Symbols are things that have more than one meaning depending on the person or place that is using it. A symbol of the U.S. is our flag and the bald eagle.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Point out the answer that uses Alliteration.

• Sweet Sarah smiles at me while we play.

• The bright lights hurt our eyes.

• Brave Thomas sticks his ground against bullies

• My annoying sister wakes me up too early!

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

I am... (Choose one)

• as stubborn as a mule.

• as sly as a fox.

• as strong as an ox.

• as sharp as a tack.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

From Question 6, Explain your answer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Identify the Literary Device being used here.

"The ship shivered and groaned under the weight of all of us. It swayed to and fro, under the heavy beat of the ocean's drum. I closed my eyes and wondered what might come next."

Answer explanation

Personification is when we give human characteristics to objects that are not human. A ship can't actually "grown" like a human does.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

The intentional repeating of a sound, word, phrase, line, or idea in order to create a sense of importance.

• Repetition

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

Saying something more than once can add additional importance to it.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Use your understanding of literary devices to connect the device with it's definition.

Answer explanation

It's so important to know all of the literary devices, they help us to understand texts better!

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4