Exploring Literary Devices

What is personification?

• Personification is the use of metaphors in writing.

• Personification is the process of creating fictional characters.

• Personification is a type of poetry.

• Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities.

Give an example of a simile.

• as bright as a star

• as brave as a lion

• as quiet as a mouse

• as fast as a cheetah

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as', whereas a simile does.

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile does not.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that always uses 'like' or 'as' in every case.

• Both metaphor and simile are the same and interchangeable.

Identify an example of alliteration.

• Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said the butter's bitter.

• How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

• Silly Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

What is rhyme in poetry?

• Rhyme is the theme or subject matter of a poem.

• Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of lines in poetry.

• Rhyme refers to the structure of a poem's stanzas.

• Rhyme is the use of metaphors in poetry.

Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

• whisper

• buzz

• glow

• sizzle

What does hyperbole mean?

• A type of literary device that uses irony.

• A form of poetry that focuses on brevity.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• A method of scientific measurement.

Can you give an example of an oxymoron?

• clear confusion

• happy sadness

• sweetbitter

• bittersweet

How does personification enhance a story?

• Personification only applies to animals.

• It makes the story longer and more complex.

• Personification is used to create factual statements.

• Personification makes non-human elements relatable, evokes emotions, and enhances imagery.

What effect does alliteration have in poetry?

• Alliteration has no impact on the meaning of the poem.

• Alliteration makes poetry longer and more complex.

• Alliteration is used to create visual imagery in poetry.

• Alliteration creates rhythm, emphasizes themes, and enhances the musical quality of poetry.