Literary Devices

What is the definition of "metaphor"?

• A figure of speech using "like" or "as" to compare two things

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

• The emotional feeling a text conveys to the reader

Which literary term refers to the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story?

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

What literary element is defined as the central idea or message of a story?

• Theme

• Symbolism

• Tone

• Imagery

"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

"The world is a stage, and we are all actors."

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

"The stars danced playfully in the sky."

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

• Personification

• Irony

A fire station burns down.

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Simile

• Personification

The dove is often seen as a symbol of peace.

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Irony

The bees buzzed around the flowers.

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Allusion

• Onomatopoeia

The dark clouds and distant rumbling hinted at an impending storm.

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Allusion

• Foreshadowing