Literary Devices Quiz

What is the definition of alliteration?

• A polite way of saying something indelicate

• An over-exaggeration to draw emphasis

• The repetition of a similar sound in a short span

• The use of sensory words to appeal to the senses

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• Sally sells sea shells by the seashore

• God, we get it, Einstein. You’re very smart

• Oh, he’s... in-between jobs right now

• The sharp, icy wind cut harshly through her back

What is a euphemism?

• An over-exaggeration to draw emphasis

• A more polite way of saying something indelicate

• The repetition of a similar sound in a short span

• The use of sensory words to appeal to the senses

Which stylistic device involves over-exaggeration?

• Alliteration

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

What does imagery involve?

• Repetition of sounds

• Oblique references to cultural canon

• Use of sensory words to appeal to the senses

• Polite ways of saying something indelicate

What is a litote?

• A direct comparison without using comparative words

• A double negative showing lack of enthusiasm

• A sound spelled out

• A comparison using comparative words

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Woof, meow, moo

• My little brother is such a demon

• I’d like to ask for your hand in marriage

• What a lovely voice! She sings like an angel

What is a metonym?

• A sound spelled out

• A double negative

• Replacing a word with an associated word

• A question that does not seek an answer

Which literary device involves a sound spelled out?

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

What does personification attribute to non-living objects?

• Comparative words

• Living traits

• Sound effects

• Double negatives