Exploring Literary Devices Quiz

What is the definition of a simile?

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The author's attitude toward the subject

Which literary term refers to the use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses?

• Imagery

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Diction

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of whole sentence

• The repetition of the beginning of words or phrases

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• The use of exaggeration for emphasis

Which term describes the emotional atmosphere created by a literary work?

• Tone

• Mood

• Diction

• Personification

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He ran as fast as a cheetah.

Identify the example of personification in the following sentences:

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car was as fast as lightning.

• The sky was a deep blue.

• The dog barked loudly.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of alliteration?

• The sun set slowly in the west.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The rain fell gently on the roof.

• She was as quiet as a mouse.

Read the following sentence: "The icy wind cut through my jacket, chilling me to the bone." Which literary device is being used?

• Imagery

• Simile

• Repetition

• Alliteration

Which of the following best defines diction?

• The repetition of sounds in a sentence

• The choice and use of words in speech or writing

• The comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

• The feeling or atmosphere of a story

Which sentence best illustrates the use of repetition?

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• She ran and ran and ran until she could run no more.

• The cold wind howled outside.

• The mountain was as tall as the sky.