What is a simile in literature?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A metaphor that does not use "like" or "as"

A repetition of consonant sounds

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

"He is a cheetah on the track."

"She floated like a butterfly."

What is being compared in the simile "The news about the school's football victory spread like wildfire"?

The speed of the news spreading and the speed of a wildfire

The heat of the news and the heat of a wildfire

The destruction caused by the news and a wildfire

The color of the news and the color of a wildfire

What is a metaphor in literature?

A figure of speech that describes something in a way that isn't literally true but helps explain an idea.

A literal representation of a concept.

A comparison that uses "like" or "as."

A detailed description of a person's characteristics.

Which example illustrates the metaphor "Time is a thief"?

Time stealthily and continuously takes away moments of our lives.

Time heals all wounds and brings peace.

Time flies quickly when you are having fun.

Time waits for no one and is always moving forward.

What does the metaphor "The world is a stage" imply?

Life is like a play where everyone has a role to perform, with various scenes and acts unfolding.

The world is merely a place to watch performances.

The world is a chaotic place with no clear direction.

The world is a physical stage used for concerts and events.

How does the metaphor "Her heart is gold" describe a person?

It describes a person with great kindness and generosity, comparing their heart to gold.

It suggests the person is wealthy and affluent.

It implies the person is cold and unfeeling.

It indicates the person has a medical condition related to the heart.

What is personification?

A type of metaphor that gives human traits to animals

A narrative technique used only in poetry

A literary device that involves the weather influencing the mood of the story

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees

What does the personification "Opportunity knocked on his door" suggest?

A tangible chance or possibility presenting itself

Someone physically knocking on a door

How is the sun personified in the example "The sun smiled down on the field"?

The sun is given the ability to smile, suggesting warmth and pleasure

The sun is described as being hot and unbearable

The sun is rising early in the morning

What is the primary purpose of using imagery in literature?

To create a vivid mental picture for the reader

To increase the length of the text

What is the purpose of using a hyperbole in language?

To emphasize or create a dramatic effect

To create a literal interpretation

To offer a scientific explanation

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

"I've told you a million times!"

"She is as tall as a 6-foot ladder."

What does the hyperbole "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" imply?

The person is literally going to eat a horse

The person is not really hungry

Why is "He runs faster than the wind" considered a hyperbole?

It exaggerates the person's running speed to create an impressive image

It is a scientifically proven fact

It is a common expression of speed

It is used to describe slow movement

What is alliteration in the context of literary devices?

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence.

The repetition of vowel sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence.

The use of exaggerated language to create a dramatic effect.

The comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

The repetition of the same letter at the beginning of words in a sentence.

A figure of speech where non-human objects are given human characteristics.

The use of exaggerated language to enhance meaning.

What effect does using the word "buzz" in the sentence about the bees have? As I walked through the garden, the bees buzzed around the blooming flowers, the sound of their wings a vibrant buzz that filled the sunny afternoon.

It allows the reader to almost hear the bees in the scene.

It emphasizes the silence of the scene.

It helps the reader visualize the bees.

It describes the color of the bees.

What does the onomatopoeic word "gurgle" describe in the sentence below? Gurgle, gurgle, went the stream as it wound its way through the forest, the water playfully bouncing over rocks and pebbles.

The sound of water moving or flowing.

The sound of leaves rustling in the wind.

What does the onomatopoeic word "slammed" convey in the sentence below? She stormed out of the room, and the door slammed behind her, its loud bang echoing down the empty hallway.

The intensity of the character’s emotions.

The quietness of the environment.

The happiness of the character.

What is the definition of foreshadowing in literature?

A technique used to give a hint or indication of what will happen later in the story.

A detailed description of characters' backgrounds.

A dialogue between characters that does not affect the story's outcome.

The climax of a story where the main conflict is resolved.

What does stormy weather often symbolize in stories as a form of foreshadowing?

The emotional storm brewing among the characters and upcoming dramatic moments.

The clearing of problems and the start of new beginnings.

A peaceful and calm sequence in the narrative.

The characters planning a fun outing.

Using symbols to signify ideas by giving them symbolic meanings different from their literal sense

A type of metaphor used in poetry

A narrative technique used in novels

A form of irony used in literature

What do chains often represent in symbolism?

Oppression, enslavement, or restriction

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Literary Devices Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which literary device involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in multiple words?

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Irony

Foreshadowing

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What literary technique involves using a word that imitates the sound it represents?

Hyperbole

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Imagery

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Literary Devices Quiz

43 questions

What is the primary purpose of using a literary device in writing?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why writers use literary devices?

What effect do literary devices have on readers?

Which literary device is used to compare two unlike things, often using the words "like" or "as"?

What is the term for giving human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas?

Which literary device involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in multiple words?

What literary technique involves using a word that imitates the sound it represents?

Which literary device is used to create a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens?

What is a simile in literature?

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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