Sound Devices Quiz

Which of the following examples demonstrates alliteration?

• The cat climbed the cold, copper column.

• The sun shone on the sea.

• The bees buzzed by the busy bakery.

• The light of the moon lit the meadow.

What is assonance?

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• The use of words that imitate sounds.

• The repetition of consonant sounds in the middle or at the end of words.

Which of the following is an example of consonance?

• The early bird catches the worm.

• The pitter-patter of little feet.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

• The whisper of the wind was wild and whimsical.

Identify the onomatopoeia in the following sentence: "The bees buzzed as they moved from flower to flower."

• Bees

• Moved

• Buzzed

• Flower

What does repetition in poetry help to emphasize?

• The sound of the poem only.

• The meaning or theme of the poem.

• The rhyme scheme of the poem.

• The length of the poem.

Which of the following is NOT a rhyme scheme?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABCD

• AABA

Which of the following lines contains an example of alliteration?

• The wind whistled through the weeping willows.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• I made my way to the lake.

• The sun set slowly in the sky.

What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing?

• It creates a visual image for the reader.

• It provides a logical explanation for the reader.

• It adds auditory interest and can enhance imagery.

• It makes the text longer.

Which of the following examples uses assonance?

• The light of the night was bright.

• The cat ran after the rat.

• Quick and decisive, the fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

What is the primary purpose of using consonance in poetry?

• To create a specific mood or atmosphere.

• To make the poem easier to read.

• To ensure the poem rhymes.

• To describe the setting in detail.