Literary Terms Quiz

What is the term for words beginning with the same letter sounds to create emphasis?

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Cacophony

Which term describes vowel sounds within words that are the same or very similar?

• Consonance

• Assonance

• Rhyme

• Sibilance

What is the term for consonant sounds at the end of words?

• Cacophony

• Fricative

• Consonance

• Repetition

Which term refers to harsh sounds used to create a discordant sound?

• Cacophony

• Rhythm

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

What is the term for sounds where air is escaping a small passage, usually an 'f' or 'v' sound?

• Sibilance

• Fricative

• Assonance

• Rhyme

What is the organization of words to create a noticeable sound or pace called?

• Rhythm

• Allegory

• Contrast

• Denotation

Which term describes the repetition of an 's' or 'z' sound?

• Sibilance

• Fricative

• Assonance

• Cacophony

What is an allegory?

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A symbolic story representing larger things

• A humorous play on words

• A literal definition of something

What does ambiguity mean?

• A clear and straightforward meaning

• A word or idea with more than one meaning

• A humorous play on words

• A literal definition of something

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question that needs an answer

• A question that provokes thought

• A question with multiple answers

• A question that is always funny