Literary Devices Quiz

What is the connotative meaning of a word or phrase?

• The literal definition

• The feeling it tends to produce

• The grammatical structure

• The historical origin

What is figurative language used for?

• To express ideas or experiences vividly

• To provide a literal description

• To confuse the reader

• To list facts

What is repetition in literature?

• The use of a single word

• The repeated use of a sound, word, phrase, or line

• The introduction of new characters

• The change of setting

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of vowel sounds

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words

• The use of metaphors

• The use of similes

What is rhyme in poetry?

• The repetition of sounds at the ends of words

• The use of dialogue

• The introduction of new themes

• The change of perspective

What are groups of lines in a poem called?

• Acts

• Scenes

• Stanzas

• Chapters

In free verse poetry, the arrangement of lines is often:

• Structured

• Rigid

• Irregular

• Predictable

What is another word for "point of view"?

• Opinion

• Perspective

• Attitude

• Insight

Dialogue in a play is the character's:

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Words

• Emotions

Dramas are organized into:

• Chapters

• Scenes

• Acts

• Episodes