Quiz_Literary Devices and Figurative Language

What does a simile use to make comparisons?

• Like or as
• Than
• Is
• With

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind howled
• He ran fast
• She is as brave as a lion
• The cat sat on the mat

What is hyperbole?

• A type of metaphor
• An exaggerated statement
• A form of personification
• A comparison using 'like'

Which of the following sentences contains alliteration?

• The sun smiled down
• The big brown bear broke the barrier
• He ran like the wind
• The stars twinkled

What does assonance refer to?

• Repetition of consonant sounds
• Repetition of vowel sounds
• Use of exaggerated statements
• Assigning human traits to non-human things

What is an allusion?

• A direct quote from a character
• A reference to another work or event or person
• A type of metaphor
• A form of hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A dove representing peace
• A loud noise startling someone
• A character running fast
• A person being sad

What does imagery involve?

• Using metaphors
• Descriptive language that engages the senses
• Creating rhythm in poetry
• Making exaggerated claims

What is the effect of foreshadowing in a story?

• To create suspense
• To summarize the plot
• To introduce characters
• To provide humor

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

• It's raining cats and dogs
• He is as strong as an ox
• The wind whispered
• The stars shone brightly