LITERARY DEVICES/TERMS

WHAT IS METONYMY?

• Metonymy refers to a direct comparison between two unrelated things.
• Metonymy is a type of metaphor that uses exaggerated language.
• Metonymy is a grammatical rule that dictates sentence structure.
• Metonymy is a figure of speech that replaces the name of one thing with the name of something else closely associated with it.

WHAT IS A PARADOX?

• A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a truth.
• A paradox is a simple truth that everyone agrees on.
• A paradox is a type of mathematical equation.
• A paradox is a clear and straightforward statement.

What is a synecdoche?

• A type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.
• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.
• A form of alliteration that repeats consonant sounds.
• A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

what is an anastrophe?

• Anastrophe is the inversion of the usual word order in a sentence.
• Anastrophe is the use of metaphors in literature.
• Anastrophe refers to a specific rhyme scheme.
• Anastrophe is a type of punctuation used in poetry.

What is a simile?

• A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
• A simile is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'.
• A simile is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration.
• A simile is a type of metaphor.

What is an Allusion?

• A direct quote from a famous author.
• A type of poem that uses rhyme.
• A detailed description of a character.
• An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

What are the types of allusion?

• Historical, Literary, Mythological, Biblical, Pop Culture
• Geographical
• Scientific
• Philosophical

What is an allegory?

• An allegory is a symbolic representation in a narrative.
• A type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.
• A method of scientific analysis.
• A historical account of real events.

What is apostrophe?

• A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or omission of letters.
• A grammatical rule for sentence structure.
• A symbol representing a mathematical operation.
• A type of literary device used in poetry.

what is a climax?

• The climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.
• The climax is the setting where the story takes place.
• The climax is the resolution of the story's conflict.
• The climax is the introduction of the main character.