Poetic Devices Quiz

Alliteration most nearly means:

• when words start with the same sound
• using descriptive words to create a picture
• giving non-living things human qualities
• saying one thing is another
• words that sound like what they mean

Onomatopoeia most nearly means:

• words that sound like what they mean
• using descriptive words to create a picture
• giving non-living things human qualities
• when words start with the same sound
• saying one thing is another

Metaphor most nearly means:

• saying one thing is another
• using descriptive words to create a picture
• giving non-living things human qualities
• when words start with the same sound
• words that sound like what they mean

Simile most nearly means:

• comparing things using "like" or "as"
• using descriptive words to create a picture
• giving non-living things human qualities
• when words start with the same sound
• saying one thing is another

Personification most nearly means:

• giving non-living things human qualities
• using descriptive words to create a picture
• when words start with the same sound
• saying one thing is another
• words that sound like what they mean

Imagery most nearly means:

• using descriptive words to create a picture
• giving non-living things human qualities
• when words start with the same sound
• saying one thing is another
• words that sound like what they mean

Read: The stars twinkled like diamonds across the night sky. Respond: The bolded words/phrase are an example of which poetic device?

• simile
• alliteration
• onomatopoeia
• metaphor
• personification

Read: Time is a thief, stealing away moments like grains of sand. Respond: The bolded words/phrase are an example of which poetic device?

• metaphor
• alliteration
• onomatopoeia
• simile
• personification

Read: Ferocious flames flickered from the fireplace. Respond: The bolded words/phrase/sounds are an example of which poetic device?

• alliteration
• onomatopoeia
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

Read: The crackling fire popped and hissed. Respond: The bolded words/phrases are an example of which poetic device?

• onomatopoeia
• alliteration
• metaphor
• simile
• personification