Literary Devices and Poetry Quiz

What is the definition of allusion?

• A type of dance move

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A figure of speech that refers to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

• A type of mathematical equation

Which literary device is used to give human qualities to non-human objects or animals?

• anthropomorphism

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

• To provide background information about the characters

• To create suspense and build tension in the story

• To introduce new characters and settings

• To hint or suggest future events or outcomes in the story

Which poetic technique is used to create a vivid mental image through descriptive language?

• simile

• metaphor

• imagery

• personification

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing.

• A metaphor directly compares two unrelated things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• A simile directly compares two unrelated things, while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

What is the definition of a rhyming couplet?

• A rhyming couplet is a pair of lines in a poem or song that do not rhyme.

• A rhyming couplet is a single line in a poem or song that rhymes with another line.

• A rhyming couplet is a pair of lines in a poem or song that have different meters.

• A rhyming couplet is a pair of lines in a poem or song that rhyme and usually have the same meter.

Which type of poem consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and meter?

• limerick

• sonnet

• haiku

• epic

What is the purpose of using symbolism in literature?

• The purpose of using symbolism in literature is to convey deeper meanings and emotions.

• The purpose of using symbolism in literature is to confuse readers.

• The purpose of using symbolism in literature is to make the story more boring.

• The purpose of using symbolism in literature is to distract readers from the main plot.

What is the tone of a poem or literary work?

• Attitude or mood

• Characters or themes

• Setting or location

• Plot or storyline

What is the definition of malapropism?

• The definition of malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding word.

• The definition of malapropism is the intentional use of a word in place of a similar-sounding word.

• The definition of malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a completely unrelated word.

• The definition of malapropism is the correct use of a word in place of a similar-sounding word.