Literary Devices Quizizz

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The water was as smooth as glass.

• The water was smooth.

• The glass was smooth.

• The water was clear.

Which of the following is a key word often used in similes?

• like

• and

• but

• or

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The world is a stage

• She is as busy as a bee

• He is like a rock

• The car is as fast as lightning

What is the purpose of using a metaphor in writing?

• To suggest that two different things are the same

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

• To exaggerate for effect

• To give human qualities to non-human things

What sound is repeated in the alliteration: "Seven snakes slithered silently"?

• S

• T

• L

• N

What is the definition of an idiom?

• A) A word that has multiple meanings.

• B) A phrase that is used literally.

• C) A word or phrase that is used differently than its intended use.

• D) A type of punctuation mark.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The cat meowed.

• The cat is black.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The cat is hungry.

Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

• Buzzed

• Hissed

• Whispered

• Beautiful

What part of the plot involves the highest point of tension or conflict?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

What is the final part of the plot where the story's conflicts are resolved?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution