WorksheetsLiterary Devices Pretest
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A device which shows the meaning of a greater, often abstract concept through the use of a more relatable object or idea as an example.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Allegory
c)
Simile
d)
Denotation
2.
A string of words in proximity to each other that begin with the same sound.
a)
Personification
b)
Allegory
c)
Alliteration
d)
Syntax
3.
When an author refers to a person, place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference, leaving it up to the reader to make the connection.
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Setting
c)
Anastrophe
d)
Allusion
4.
A device used to help establish a relationship based on similarities between two concepts or ideas.
a)
Analogy
b)
Inference
c)
Denotation
d)
Imagery
5.
A device where the order of the noun and adjective in a sentence have been swapped.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Analogy
c)
Anastrophe
d)
Stanza
6.
A short, typically verbal account of a funny, amusing, or interesting event or incident.
a)
Anecdote
b)
Short Story
c)
Prologue
d)
Epithet
7.
Two sentences or phrases of contrasting meanings next to one another, creating stark contrast between the two objects or ideas.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Antithesis
8.
An immediately identifiable person or object that serves as a prototype character or story that has been used over and over.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Archetype
d)
Foil
9.
The repetition of vowel sounds within a sentence or phrase.
a)
Consonance
b)
Assonance
c)
Alliteration
d)
Syntax
10.
Typically referred to as a “coming of age” story, the main character goes through immense mental, physical, social, emotional, moral, and often spiritual advancement.
a)
Bildungsroman
b)
Short Story
c)
Anecdote
d)
Tragedy
11.
The process of building a character through actions, thoughts, speech, and appearance.
a)
Personification
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Characterization
12.
"Jeremiah never took his foot off the gas his whole life, always living to see what's around the corner." is an example of:
a)
Indirect Characterization
b)
Direct Characterization
13.
"Kat had a warm soul and was always eager to lend a helping hand." is an example of:
a)
Indirect Characterization
b)
Direct Characterization
14.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
Conflict
b)
Theme
c)
Moral
d)
Suspense
15.
A struggle between a character and his or her own thoughts, feelings, or emotions.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
16.
A struggle between a character and another character, the environment, or society.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
17.
Lana wants to go hiking with her friends, but she is terrified of snakes.
a)
Person vs. Self
b)
Person vs. Nature
c)
Person vs. Society
d)
Person vs. Snake
18.
Ryan hasn't found the trail or water since he got lost this morning. Night is quickly approaching.
a)
Person vs. Self
b)
Person vs. Nature
c)
Person vs. Society
d)
Person vs. The Trail
19.
Jake and Ashley dream of visiting all the national parks. Unfortunately, they are beginning to be shut down.
a)
Person vs. Self
b)
Person vs. Nature
c)
Person vs. Society
d)
Person vs. The Park
20.
A meaning for a word or phrase that goes beyond the dictionary definition.
a)
Connotation
b)
Denotation
c)
Alliteration
d)
Syntax
21.
The literal dictionary definition of a word.
a)
Connotation
b)
Denotation
c)
Alliteration
d)
Syntax
22.
The repetition of sounds in quick succession produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase, typically the repetitive sound is found at the end of a word.
a)
Consonance
b)
Assonance
c)
Alliteration
d)
Syntax
23.
A device in which an implausible concept or character is introduced at the end of a story in order to resolve the conflict and bring a pleasing resolution.
a)
Resolution
b)
Falling Action
c)
Denouement
d)
Deus ex Machina
24.
The final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.
a)
Resolution
b)
Falling Action
c)
Denouement
d)
Deus ex Machina
25.
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
a)
Diction
b)
Dialect
c)
Syntax
d)
Tone
26.
When the author depicts events to the reader which have taken place prior to the present timeline the narration is following.
a)
Flashback
b)
Allusion
c)
Reflection
d)
Exposition
27.
Another character in a story who contrasts with the main character, usually to highlight one of their attributes.
a)
Antagonist
b)
Protagonist
c)
Foil
d)
Nemesis
28.
The use of words, phrases, or actions that hint at future events in the story.
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Allusion
c)
Flashback
d)
Climax
29.
Overly arrogant
a)
Ethos
b)
Hubris
c)
Mr. Williams
d)
Pathos
30.
An extreme over-exaggeration in order to prove a point or serve a purpose
a)
Metaphor
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Simile
d)
Analogy
31.
The use of words by an author in order to stimulate one or more of the five senses, creating a “mental image” for the reader.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Imagery
32.
Comparing two or more subjects without using “like” or “as”
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Imagery
d)
Onomatopoeia
33.
The mental and emotional disposition of an author towards the subject matter they are writing about.
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
c)
Style
d)
Diction
34.
Any element, subject, idea, or concept that is constantly used through the entirety of literature or a specific genre.
a)
Theme
b)
Motif
c)
Moral
d)
Plot
35.
A word that sounds similar to the sound it is meant to represent.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Simile
d)
Personification
36.
Contradictory or contrasting words placed together to achieve a different meaning
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Oxymoron
37.
Giving non-human objects human-like characteristics.
a)
Personification
b)
Characterization
c)
Reanimation
d)
Humanizing
38.
The manner in which a story is narrated, typically through either 1st or 3rd person.
a)
Narration
b)
Point of View
c)
Sequencing
d)
Diction
39.
The sequence of events that make up a story
a)
Setting
b)
Exposition
c)
Plot
d)
Resolution
40.
The order in which particular words rhyme in poetry or prose
a)
Rhyme Scheme
b)
Stanza
c)
Verse
d)
Meter
41.
A type of sarcasm used to “make fun” of a particular trait or idea in order to create a reaction, typically negative, from the reader.
a)
Personification
b)
Satire
c)
Parody
d)
Immitation
42.
The location, time, and situation in which a story takes place.
a)
Plot
b)
Exposition
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
43.
Comparing two or more things using “like” or “as”
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Analogy
d)
Hyperbole
44.
A single, related chunk of lines in a poem
a)
Verse
b)
Rhyme Scheme
c)
Stanza
d)
Meter
45.
The use of an object or action that has a deeper meaning than its literal meaning.
a)
Imagery
b)
Symbolism
c)
Theme
d)
Metaphor
46.
An enduring idea or belief that is present throughout a literary work, usually acting as or facilitating the main subject.
a)
Plot
b)
Moral
c)
Theme
d)
Metaphor
47.
The perspective or attitude that an author develops with regards to a specific character, place, or development.
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Theme
d)
Point of View
48.
A single line of a poem
a)
Rhyme Scheme
b)
Verse
c)
Stanza
d)
Meter
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