ELA II Literary Devices

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• Irony

• Allusion

• Alliteration

• Antagonist

Answer explanation

The question describes 'the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words,' which defines alliteration. Other options like irony and allusion do not fit this definition.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

• Allusion

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Tone

Answer explanation

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, making it the correct choice. Simile and alliteration are different literary devices, while tone refers to the author's attitude.

Repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity

• Assonance

• Stanza

• Tone

• Irony

Answer explanation

The repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity is known as assonance. This literary device enhances the musical quality of language, making 'Assonance' the correct answer.

A character or force in conflict with the main character

• Tone

• Stanza

• Allusion

• Antagonist

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Antagonist' as it refers to a character or force that opposes the main character, creating conflict. The other options, such as tone, stanza, and allusion, do not relate to character conflict.

A comparison without using like or as

• Metaphor

• Dialect

• Mood

• Stanza

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'. This distinguishes it from similes, making 'metaphor' the correct answer.

A comparison using "like" or "as"

• Cliche

• Tone

• Imagery

• Simile

Answer explanation

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as'. It highlights similarities between two different things, making it the correct answer for this question.

Central idea of a work of literature

• Theme

• Tone

• Irony

• Cliche

Answer explanation

The central idea of a work of literature is referred to as the theme. It encapsulates the underlying message or main point the author wishes to convey, distinguishing it from tone, irony, and cliche.

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

• Mood

• Irony

• Theme

• Tone

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Tone' because it refers to the writer's attitude toward the audience, subject, or character. Mood relates to the emotional atmosphere, irony involves contrasts, and theme is the central idea.

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

• Mood

• Theme

• Irony

• Tone

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Mood' because it refers to the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader, influencing their emotional response to the text.

a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

• Simile

• Cliche

• Theme

• Tone

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Cliche', which refers to a phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks originality. Other options like simile, theme, and tone do not fit this definition.