Literary Devices Quiz

What literary device is emphasized in the line "I say her phrases to myself"?

• Alliteration

• Enjambment

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does the phrase "under the shallows of my breath" suggest about the speaker?

• Confidence

• Excitement

• Anxiety

• Joy

What is the significance of the first-person narration in the poem?

• It highlights the speaker's independence.

• It emphasizes the speaker's loneliness.

• It shows the speaker's connection to family.

• It reveals the speaker's confusion.

What do the words "restful shapes moving" symbolize in the poem?

• Chaos

• Peace

• Fear

• Anger

What does the repetition of "The day and ever. The day and ever." emphasize?

• The speaker's excitement

• The rhythm of the train

• The speaker's confusion

• The speaker's anger

What does the phrase "browsing for the right sky" suggest?

• Searching for happiness

• Looking for danger

• Seeking adventure

• Finding peace

What does "too blue swapped for a cool grey" symbolize?

• Joy turning into sadness

• Day turning into night

• Summer turning into winter

• Childhood turning into adulthood

What is the effect of the phrase "For miles I have been saying"?

• It shows the speaker's impatience.

• It highlights the speaker's journey.

• It emphasizes the speaker's anger.

• It reveals the speaker's joy.

What does the phrase "What like is it" refer to in the poem?

• The speaker's confusion

• The speaker's memories

• The speaker's future

• The speaker's dreams

What does the repetition of "Nothing is silent. Nothing is not silent." suggest?

• The speaker's peace

• The speaker's disorientation

• The speaker's joy

• The speaker's anger