Exploring Literary Devices

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a synonym for a word.

• A metaphor is a literal description of an object.

• A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

Define simile and provide an example.

• Her smile was like a thunderstorm, loud and chaotic.

• Her smile was as bright as a star, cold and distant.

• Her smile was like the sun, bright and warm.

• Her smile was like a shadow, dark and hidden.

What is personification in literature?

• A technique that uses metaphors to compare two things.

• A style of poetry that emphasizes rhythm and rhyme.

• Personification is a literary device that gives human traits to non-human entities.

• A form of writing that focuses solely on human experiences.

Explain the concept of alliteration.

• Alliteration is the use of rhymes in poetry.

• Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.

• Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

• Alliteration is the arrangement of words in alphabetical order.

What does imagery refer to in literary works?

• Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses in literary works.

• Imagery is the main theme of a literary work.

• Imagery is a type of character development.

• Imagery refers to the plot structure of a story.

Define hyperbole and give an example.

• An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• I'm so cold I could freeze a lake.

• I'm so happy I could dance all night.

• I'm so tired I could sleep for a week.

What is the purpose of symbolism in literature?

• To enhance the dialogue between characters.

• To create confusion for the reader.

• The purpose of symbolism in literature is to convey deeper meanings and themes.

• To provide a literal interpretation of events.

Explain the term 'irony' and its types.

• Irony is a synonym for sarcasm.

• Irony is a rhetorical device with types including verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.

• Irony is a type of humor that only exists in literature.

• Irony refers to a situation where everything is as expected.

What is an oxymoron? Provide an example.

• A phrase that has no meaning. Example: 'random order'.

• An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'deafening silence'.

• A rhetorical question that implies a contradiction. Example: 'Is it really real?'

• A type of metaphor that uses similar terms. Example: 'bittersweet joy'.

What does the term 'theme' mean in a literary context?

• A theme is the sequence of events in a plot.

• A theme refers to the setting of a literary work.

• A theme is a character's name in a story.

• A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.