Literary Terms Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• "The world is a stage."

• "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "He was a lion in battle."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the literary term used in the following sentence: "The leaves danced in the wind."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Allusion

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of imagery?

• "He is as brave as a lion."

• "The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, making her mouth water."

• "Time is a thief."

• "She has a heart of gold."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In the sentence "He was a rock, unmovable and strong," what literary term is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Allusion

• Symbolism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the following sentence and determine which literary term is being used: "The pen is mightier than the sword."

• Imagery

• Personification

• Allusion

• Symbolism

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Determine the meaning of the phrase "Achilles' heel" as used in the context of a text.

• A strong point

• A weak point

• A type of shoe

• A mythological hero

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the use of personification in the sentence "The angry storm pounded on the roof" contribute to the overall mood of the text?

• It creates a sense of calm.

• It adds a humorous tone.

• It enhances the feeling of tension and fear.

• It makes the storm seem less threatening.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Interpret the figure of speech in the following sentence: "He has the Midas touch."

• Everything he touches turns to gold.

• He is very clumsy.

• He is very unlucky.

• He is very strong.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept