Literary Devices Quiz

What is the purpose of an analogy?

• To highlight differences between two things

• To draw parallels between two things

• To use questions without responses

• To provoke thought through irony

How is irony used in literature?

• To create mental images

• To provoke thought or illustrate a situation to criticize

• To draw parallels between two things

• To repeat key phrases

What does a metaphor assert?

• That two things are similar

• That two things are identical in comparison

• That two things are unrelated

• That two things are opposites

What does repetition involve?

• The use of objects to represent ideas

• The repetition of key phrases and ideas

• The use of questions without responses

• The juxtaposition of opposing elements

What is antithesis?

• The use of vivid language

• The juxtaposition of two opposing elements

• The repetition of key phrases

• The use of questions without responses

What does symbolism use to represent abstract ideas?

• Literal descriptions

• Objects, characters, or events

• Direct statements

• Repeated phrases

What does characterization involve in a story?

• The development of characters

• The setting description

• The plot summary

• The use of symbolism

What is an example of symbolism?

• A dove symbolizing peace

• A conversation between characters

• A flashback to a past event

• A detailed setting description

Which of the following is an example of a setting?

• A dystopian future, a small town in the American South

• A conversation between two characters

• A flashback to a past event

• A theme of revenge

What is the use of similar grammatical structures in a sentence or series of sentences called?

• Anaphora

• Antithesis

• Parallel Structure

• Hyperbole