What is foreshadowing used for in a story?

To give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story

To confuse the reader with false leads

To describe the setting in great detail

To introduce a subplot that is unrelated to the main story

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally

A literal statement that means exactly what it says

A figure of speech that uses understatement for effect

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

I have a million things to do today.

The grass is always greener on the other side.

What does imagery in literature refer to?

The use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words

The use of detailed descriptions to convey logical arguments

The use of metaphors to compare two unrelated things

The use of personification to give human characteristics to non-human entities

Which of the following best describes olfactory imagery?

Imagery that appeals to the sense of smell

Imagery that appeals to the sense of hearing

Imagery that appeals to the sense of touch

Imagery that appeals to the sense of sight

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience and reader know more than the characters.

When the character states the opposite of what they mean.

When the plot event contradicts strong expectations from the audience.

When a writer compares one thing to another without using as or like.

What is situational irony?

When the plot event contradicts strong expectations from the audience.

When the audience and reader know more than the characters.

When the character states the opposite of what they mean.

When a writer compares one thing to another without using as or like.

What is verbal irony?

When the character states the opposite of what they mean.

When the audience and reader know more than the characters.

When the plot event contradicts strong expectations from the audience.

When a writer compares one thing to another without using as or like.

What does the term "mood" refer to in literature?

The atmosphere of a piece and the overall feeling it conveys to the reader

The emotional response of the reader to the text

The setting and time period of a story

The author's attitude towards the subject

What is personification?

When animals or objects are given human-like characteristics

Giving human-like qualities to non-human characters in a story

Describing a person's features in great detail

When a writer compares two unlike things directly

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

"The sun is smiling down on us today."

What is the purpose of suspense in literature?

To keep a reader's attention and interest by withholding information and raising key questions

To provide a clear conclusion to the story

To compare two different things using "like" or "as"

To describe the setting of the story in a vivid manner

What does symbolism use to represent something beyond the literal meaning?

Words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas

What can the author's tone in a literary work reflect?

Their personal opinion or the feelings of a particular character

The historical context of the work

How do authors convey tone in their literary works?

Through their word choice, punctuation, and sentence structure

Through the use of metaphors and similes

Through the narrative point of view

What is personification?

giving human traits to objects or ideas

comparing two things using like or as

a word that resembles the sound it represents

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The car is a beast on the road.

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

The car tires screamed as they skidded on the road.

Literary Devices Quiz

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CCSS

L.4.5, W.11-12.2D, RI.9-10.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is figurative language?

Language that is written in a figure shape

Phrasing that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to convey a message

A tool used by writers to create simple sentences

The literal interpretation of words

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a literary device?

A physical tool used to write books

A method for teaching literature

A tool used by writers to hint at larger themes, ideas, and meaning in a story or piece of writing

A device that helps readers read faster

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is alliteration?

The repetition of a sound or letter at the beginning of multiple words in a series.

An indirect reference to a person, event, or thing.

The assigning of human characteristics to nonhuman entities.

A direct comparison between two unlike things.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does allusion mean?

A direct comparison between two unlike things.

The repetition of a sound or letter at the beginning of multiple words in a series.

An indirect reference to a person, event, or thing.

The assigning of human characteristics to nonhuman entities.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is anthropomorphism?

An indirect reference to a person, event, or thing.

A direct comparison between two unlike things.

The repetition of a sound or letter at the beginning of multiple words in a series.

The assigning of human characteristics to nonhuman entities like animals or inanimate objects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a cliffhanger in the context of a story's plot?

A resolution that ties up all loose ends

A plot device where a story ends unresolved, usually in a suspenseful or shocking way

A detailed description of a character's background

The climax of a story where the main conflict is addressed

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a flashback in a story?

To provide a hint of what is to come later in the story

To introduce new characters

To create a suspenseful ending

To show a scene that takes place before the main story begins

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Literary Devices Quiz

35 questions

What is figurative language?

What is a literary device?

What is alliteration?

What does allusion mean?

What is anthropomorphism?

What is a cliffhanger in the context of a story's plot?

What is the purpose of a flashback in a story?

What is foreshadowing used for in a story?

What is hyperbole?

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

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