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Poetic Devices Quiz

Authored by Shari Sjogren

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Poetic Devices Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "Connotation"?

The literal meaning of a word

The feelings or ideas that a word invokes beyond just the primary meaning

Repetition of the same starting sound in several words

A combo of words that sound harsh or unpleasant together

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Denotation" refer to?

The literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word or phrase

Repetition of the same vowel sound in several words

The feelings or ideas that a word invokes

A combo of words that sound pleasant together

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which poetic device involves the repetition of the same starting sound in several words?

Assonance

Connotation

Alliteration

Cacophony

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "Assonance"?

Repetition of the same consonant sound in several words

Repetition of the same vowel sound in several words, anywhere in the word

A combo of words that sound harsh

The literal meaning of a word

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Consonance" involve?

Repetition of the same consonant sound in several words, anywhere in the word

Repetition of the same vowel sound in several words

The feelings or ideas that a word invokes

A combo of words that sound pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "Cacophony"?

A combo of words that sound harsh or unpleasant together

Repetition of the same starting sound in several words

The literal meaning of a word

The feelings or ideas that a word invokes

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for a combination of words that sound pleasant together or are easy to pronounce?

Anaphora

Euphony

Epistrophe

Allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

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