Figurative Language and Literary Devices

What is an idiom?

• An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words.

• An idiom is a type of insect

• An idiom is a type of musical instrument

• An idiom is a type of clothing

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies

• They fought like cats and dogs

• He was a real Casanova with the ladies

• She was as beautiful as a rose

What is imagery in literature?

• The use of offensive and derogatory language to provoke the reader.

• The use of abstract and vague language to confuse the reader.

• The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images in the reader's mind.

• The use of repetitive and monotonous language to bore the reader.

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• The sun was a golden ball in the sky.

• The ocean was a vast blue expanse.

• The moon was a silver plate in the sky.

• The wind was a gentle whisper in the trees.

What is the purpose of using idioms in writing?

• To convey simple ideas or emotions in a complex and forgettable way

• To make the writing more boring and uninteresting

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand

• To add color and creativity to the language, make the writing more engaging and interesting, and convey complex ideas or emotions in a concise and memorable way.

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

What is an allusion?

• An allusion is a type of musical instrument.

• An allusion is a type of weather phenomenon.

• An allusion is a type of punctuation mark.

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

What is the purpose of using allusions in literature?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To provide irrelevant information

• To make a reference to a person, place, event, or another literary work and add depth and meaning to the text.

What is the definition of imagery?

• Imagery is the use of sound effects to create mental images.

• The definition of imagery is the use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images.

• Imagery is the use of abstract and vague language to create mental images.

• Imagery is the use of visual aids to enhance a presentation.

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'as blind as a bat'?

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile