Literary Devices in Poetry Quiz

What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

• To create a literal interpretation of words

• To enhance the beauty and depth of poems

• To follow strict grammatical rules

• To simplify the meaning of poems

What does denotation refer to?

• The emotional content of a word

• The associated feelings and emotions of a word

• The literal definition of a word

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words

What is alliteration?

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words

• The use of "like" or "as" to draw similarities

• The attribution of human traits to non-human entities

What does hyperbole involve?

• Literal interpretations of expressions

• Extreme exaggeration for emphasis and dramatic effect

• The mood of a poem

• Imitating sounds in poetry

What is personification?

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds

• The use of idioms in poetry

• Attributing human traits to non-human entities

• Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"

What is onomatopoeia?

• A type of figurative language that evokes emotions

• The literal definition of a word

• Words that imitate sounds

• The emotional tone of a poem