Literary Elements and Devices Quiz

The main character of the story

The setting of the story

The underlying message or insight that the story conveys

The sequence of events in a story

A detailed recount of all events

The most important thought or message

A list of characters involved

The background setting of the story

The dictionary definition of a word

The emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

A direct comparison between two things

The wind whispered through the trees.

She is as fast as a cheetah.

The car's engine roared to life.

The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

The overall feeling or atmosphere that the work evokes in the reader

The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience

The sequence of events in a story

The main message or insight conveyed by the work

The literal or primary meaning of a word

The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense

The emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning

A comparison using "like" or "as"

She likes cooking, jogging, and to read.

He was tired because he was working.

Alice ran into the room, into the garden, and into our hearts.

The cake was not only delicious but also beautiful.

Joyful

Mysterious

Excited

Angry

It creates a musical effect in the text that enhances its beauty.

It provides the literal meaning of words.

It compares two unlike things directly.

It exaggerates to create a strong impression.

A comparison using "like" or "as"

An exaggeration for effect

A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects