Literary Devices Quiz

What is the definition of a simile?

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison between two unlike things

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• An extreme exaggeration

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'Mark is a ghost around his roommates. They never see him!'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the definition of personification?

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison between two unlike things

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• An extreme exaggeration

What is the definition of hyperbole?

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison between two unlike things

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• An extreme exaggeration

What is the definition of diction?

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison between two unlike things

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• Word choice

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'The wind whistled in the air.'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the tone of the sentence 'The slimy eyeball squeaked in its socket as the pus oozed out of it.'?

• Disgusted

• Excited

• Sad

• Surprised

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison between two unlike things

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• An extreme exaggeration

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'The leaves danced in the wind.'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the definition of power?

• Hope and hopelessness

• Guilt

• Alienation

• Ability to influence or control others