Year 11/12 SST Literary Devices Quiz

Which of the following best defines an allegory?

• A comparison between two unlike things.

• A narrative where characters and events represent broader concepts.

• A repetition of consonant sounds.

• A common saying that has lost meaning.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• A narrative that represents larger ideas.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

• The use of informal language.

An indirect reference to another text is called a(n):

• Allusion.

• Allegory.

• Epiphany.

• Archetype.

Which of these best describes ambiguity?

• A straightforward meaning.

• A clear plot point.

Anaphora is best described as:

• The repetition of consonant sounds.

• The use of informal language.

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

• A narrative form presented in letters or diaries.

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• The hero or central character.

• A supporting character.

• The character in conflict with the protagonist.

• The narrator.

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plains.

• The wind howled all night.

• He stole my heart and my wallet.

What is a Bildungsroman?

• A story about a hero's journey.

• A coming-of-age story.

• A narrative that uses symbols.

• A humorous story.

What is a cliché?

• A unique phrase.

• A recurring motif in a story.

• An overused expression that has lost meaning.

• A complex metaphor.

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

• A character unknowingly walking into danger that the audience is aware of.

• A character addressing the audience directly.

• The use of sarcasm by a character.

• A sudden twist in the plot.