Literary Devices Mastery Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He is a shining star.

• Time is a thief.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "Life is a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs."

• Life

• Rollercoaster

• Ups and downs

• Life is a rollercoaster

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

• The sun kissed the ocean.

• She is an early bird.

• The car tires screamed as they skidded on the road.

• A and C

What does the "dove" symbolize in literature?

• War

• Peace

• Love

• Anger

In literature, a character finding a broken watch on the ground could symbolize:

• Good luck

• A new beginning

• The passage of time or that time is running out

• Wealth

Which of the following best explains foreshadowing?

• The author gives hints about what will happen later in the story.

• The author describes the setting in detail.

• The author introduces a new character.

• The author concludes the story with a moral.

"The classroom was a zoo." This sentence is an example of:

• A simile

• A metaphor

• Personification

• Symbolism

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• "Little did she know, this was the calm before the storm."

• "The sun shone brightly, without a cloud in the sky."

• "He was as brave as a lion in the face of danger."

• "The ancient tree stood silently, guarding the secrets of the past."