Literary Devices

What is the definition of alliteration?

• The definition of alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of distant or unrelated words.

• The definition of alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of a series of words.

• The definition of alliteration is the repetition of different sounds or letters at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• The definition of alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of adjacent or closely connected words.

Which literary device is used when a reference is made to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• allusion

• simile

What is the purpose of an allegory in literature?

• To confuse readers with multiple layers of meaning.

• To convey a deeper meaning or moral message through symbolism.

• To entertain readers with a complex and convoluted plot.

• To provide a straightforward and literal interpretation of the story.

What is an anaphora?

• A type of punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

• A figure of speech that involves comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of sentence that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

• A rhetorical device involving the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

Which term refers to a short and interesting story or amusing event used to support or demonstrate a point?

• myth

• parable

• anecdote

• fable

What is the definition of assonance?

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in the middle of words.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in distant words.

• The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

Which term refers to an overused phrase or expression?

• cliché

• stereotype

• original

• innovation

What is an Analogy?

• Putting in information in numerical order.

• A figure of speech that creates a comparison by showing how two seemingly different entities are alike.

• Showing the differences between two seemingly different entities.

• A clock or watch with numbers on it.

What is a Euphemism?

• A blunt statement.

• A word that takes the place of a noun.

• A word that is similar in meaning to another word.

• A mild or indirect word or expression is used in the place of that which is considered harsh.

A comparison between two things using the words like or as.

• Alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

• personification