Literary Devices Quiz

What is allegory?

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities

• The introduction of background information within a literary work

• Characters, events, or elements representing abstract ideas or moral qualities

What is an allusion?

• A short statement expressing a general truth

• The repetition of words, phrases, or structures for emphasis

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

• The use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words

What is anthropomorphism?

• The use of similar consonant sounds in words that are close together

• The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to non-human entities

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation

• A literary device where hints or clues are provided early in a story

What is exposition?

• The introduction of background information within a literary work

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities

• The repeated use of words, phrases, or structures for emphasis

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action

What is figurative language?

• The introduction of background information within a literary work

• The use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words

• Characters, events, or elements representing abstract ideas or moral qualities

• Expressions where words deviate from their literal meanings

What is a foil character?

• A character who contrasts with another character, highlighting specific qualities of the main character

• The use of similar consonant sounds in words that are close together

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

• The repeated use of words, phrases, or structures for emphasis

What is foreshadowing?

• The introduction of background information within a literary work

•  A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action

• The attribution of human characteristics and behaviors to non-human entities

• Providing hints or clues about future events in a story

What is parallelism?

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities

• The use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words

• The repetition of words, phrases, or structures for emphasis

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation

What is repetition used for?

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action

• The use of similar consonant sounds in words that are close together

• The introduction of background information within a literary work

• Emphasis, rhythm, or evoking specific emotions through repeated words or structures

What is an adage?

• A short statement expressing a general truth

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

• The repeated use of words, phrases, or structures for emphasis