Literary Devices and Plot Elements Quiz

Which of the following sentences demonstrates a first person point of view"?

• The sun set over the horizon, casting a golden glow across the sky.

• I walked into the room, feeling nervous and unsure about what was to come.

• The flowers bloomed in the garden, a sign that spring had arrived.

• The dog barked loudly as it chased after the ball.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which example shows "rising action" in a plot?

• The main character prepares for the upcoming battle, training day and night.

• The story ends with the hero victorious and the villain defeated.

• The main character reflects on their past decisions.

• The villain reveals their evil plan to the hero.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of "conflict"?

• The protagonist feels sad because they lost their dog.

• A family has to decide whether to move to a new city.

• A character fights against an unjust law in their society.

• The hero feels calm as they sit in a quiet park.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which sentence is an example of "hyperbole"?

• The mountain was so tall, it seemed to touch the sky.

• The dog barked loudly, waking everyone in the neighborhood.

• The moon was as bright as a diamond.

• The news spread quickly through the town.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following sentences demonstrates "alliteration"?

• The sweet scent of flowers filled the air.

• Sally swiftly saw the sunset from the side of the road.

• The cold wind cut through the trees.

• She sang a beautiful song.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence illustrates a "metaphor"?

• Her voice was like music to his ears.

• The curtain of night fell over the city.

• His heart was as cold as ice.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence is an example of "foreshadowing"?

• The hero glanced nervously at the dark clouds overhead.

• The moonlit night felt calm and peaceful.

• The detective solved the case in the last chapter.

• The villain laughed maniacally as they entered the room.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which sentence best demonstrates "irony"?

• The fire station burned down while the firefighters were inside.

• The hero bravely saved the day.

• The king ruled over the land with kindness and fairness.

• The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which sentence is an example of "personification"?

• The car raced down the highway at full speed.

• The trees whispered secrets in the wind.

• The rain fell softly against the window.

• The mountain loomed in the distance.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following examples demonstrates "symbolism"?

• The flag fluttered in the breeze.

• The raven flew through the sky, signaling death.

• The rain fell as the character cried.

• The mountain stood tall and strong in the distance.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5