Literary Devices Quiz

Which of these literary devices is defined as "an exaggeration"?

• Perspective

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

"He is as smelly as a dumpster"

What literary device is this an example of?

• Metaphor

• Voice

• Simile

• Imagery

The attitude or "vibe" and author is trying to create in his writing

• Perspective

• Voice

• Diction

• Tone

What is allusion?

• A brief reference

• A brief quote

• A brief main idea

• A brief comparison

Antagonist are typically thought of as the -------

• Father figure

• Villain

• Love interest

• Hero

"Whisper words of wisdom"

What literary device is this an example of?

• Anaphora

• Alliteration

• Allusion

• Audience

Personification is when you give ------- characteristics to something that is not ------.

• Funny

• Negative

• Pretty

• Human

"I saw an angel"

What literary device is this an example of?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Connotation

• Theme

Which of these examples shows effective use of imagery?

• She went swimming today.

• She jumped into the pool and swam really well.

• As she swam in the glistening blue water, she appeared as graceful as a dolphin in the sea. She could smell the chlorine surrounding her as she paddled through the warm water.

• When she went to the pool today, she jumped in and swam a lot. She really likes swimming. She swam with her friends.

A protagonist is always the hero in the story.

• True

• False