Quizalize Copy of Figurative Language PreTest, English 1

When the author provides a hint at what will occur later

• dramatic irony
• flashback
• foreshadowing
• verbal irony

When the repetition of same consonant sounds occur at the beginning of words

• alliteration
• allusion
• dramatic irony
• external conflict

If a character or an object in a story or poem is used to represent a bigger idea (usually about humanity)

• theme
• allusion
• symbolism
• imagery

When a character struggles with what to do or how to handle a situation

• internal conflict
• external conflict
• characterization
• dramatic irony

When a character struggles with outside forces (other characters, nature, society/gov't)

• internal conflict
• external conflict
• characterization
• dramatic irony

Descriptive words that appeal to any or all of the 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, sound, touch)

• simile
• metaphor
• imagery
• allusion

An over-arching big idea that a story encompasses; stems from author's purpose & main idea

• theme
• symbolism
• simile
• metaphor

When a character says something in a story but the reader knows he/she means the exact opposite

• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• verbal irony
• external conflict

A break in the story to travel back in time then return to the present moment

• foreshadowing
• flashback
• allusion
• metaphor

When the audience knows something the character(s) do(es) not know

• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• verbal irony
• none of these