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Literary Devices

Authored by Michael Bourguignon

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

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Literary Devices
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an idiom?

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning

A type of punctuation mark

A mathematical formula

A scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'archetype'?

A typical example of a certain person or thing

A detailed analysis of a subject

A unique and original idea

A complex and intricate design

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of a euphemism?

A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh

A figure of speech involving exaggeration

A statement that contradicts itself

A word that imitates the sound it represents

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

He is dead.

She is unemployed.

He has passed away.

She is working.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An allegory is:

A type of poem

A story with a hidden meaning

A historical event

A scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an allusion?

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

A detailed description of a character

A type of metaphor

A form of hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most times the author will use an allusion assuming the reader shares knowledge of the reference, and will therefore understand the reference.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

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