Literary Terms Review Quiz

What literary device is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following best describes the impact of using a metaphor in literature?

• It creates a direct comparison without using "like" or "as."

• It exaggerates to create a strong effect.

• It gives human characteristics to non-human objects.

• It helps to convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the primary purpose of using imagery in literature?

• To provide a logical argument

• To evoke sensory experiences in the reader

• To offer a direct comparison between two things

• To understate the importance of a concept

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of a symbol in literature?

• A character's journey that represents life's trials and tribulations

• A character saying, "Life is like a box of chocolates."

• Describing a setting in vivid detail

• A character overcoming a fear

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the theme in the following statement: "Despite facing numerous obstacles, the protagonist learns the importance of perseverance."

• Love conquers all

• The journey is more important than the destination

• The importance of perseverance

• Friendship is a powerful force

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is being used in the sentence: "The sun is a golden ball in the sky"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How does the use of similes contribute to a reader's understanding of a character or setting?

• By providing a direct comparison that illuminates specific qualities

• By exaggerating characteristics for a comedic effect

• By giving non-human objects human characteristics

• By making abstract concepts tangible

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in literature?

• It creates a visual image in the reader's mind

• It makes the text more difficult to understand

• It adds auditory effects, making the scene more vivid

• It directly compares two unlike things

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following best defines "alliteration"?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The repetition of vowel sounds in the middle of words

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human objects

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of using irony in literature?

• To directly state the author's opinion

• To create a discrepancy between expectation and reality, often producing a humorous or dramatic effect

• To describe scenes in vivid detail

• To make the text more complex and difficult to understand

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CCSS.L.8.5A