Exploring Literary Devices: Parallelism, Rhyme, Repetition, & Hyperbole

Why is it important to know literary terms before listening to the story?

• To recognize and understand the use of literary devices

• To identify the main characters

• To understand the plot better

• To predict the ending of the story

What is the main characteristic of a hyperbole?

• It is a factual statement

• It is an understatement

• It is an exaggeration

• It is a metaphor

What is the purpose of using a hyperbole?

• To provide a factual description

• To create a rhyme

• To emphasize a specific characteristic

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• She is as quiet as a mouse

• The leaves are green

• The sun is shining brightly

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse

What does parallelism in a sentence mean?

• Using words that rhyme

• Using similar sentence structures

• Using metaphors

• Using exaggerations

What is the purpose of parallelism?

• To confuse the reader

• To exaggerate a statement

• To draw attention to a certain phrase

• To create a rhyme

What is the definition of rhyme?

• The repetition of consonant sounds

• The use of similar sentence structures

• The correspondence of sound between words

• The exaggeration of statements

What is the purpose of using rhyme in literature?

• To emphasize words and create rhythm

• To create an exaggeration

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information

What does repetition in literature emphasize?

• A specific idea or word

• The main character

• The setting

• The plot

Which of the following is an example of repetition?

• The sun is shining brightly

• The leaves are green

• I love repetition, I love repetition

• She is as quiet as a mouse