WorksheetsLiterary Devices
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
the repetition of sounds at the end of words
rhythm
rhyme
assonance
refrain
the musical quality produced by stressed and unstressed syllables
rhyme
rhythm
refrain
alliteration
the use of a word or phrase that imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes: Boom, buzz, hiss
rhyme
refrain
onomatopoeia
alliteration
repeating a word, phrase, full sentence, or poetical line to emphasize significance.
refrain
repetition
assonance
boring
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more nearby words.
refrain
alliteration
onomatopoeia
oxymoron
the repetition of vowels sounds in a word: Holy Mole
consonance
assonance
refrain
repetition
Repetition of a consonant sounds either at the end or within a word.
assonance
consonance
simile
metaphor
a word or line that is repeated to create a certain effect
rhyme
rhythm
refrain
simile
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
simile
metaphor
refrain
allusion
A figure of speech that gives human qualities to animals, objects, or idea
metaphor
simile
personification
cliche
a comparison between two unlike objects without using like or as
simile
metaphor
alliteration
a person, place, thing, or event used to represent something else
idiom
symbol
oxymoron
allusion
A figure of speech that refers to someone or something famous
allusion
symbol
metaphor
simile
an overstatement used to emphasize a point or create humor
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
idiom
a word or phrase that has become over familiar or commonplace
simile
metaphor
cliche
idiom
A word or phrase that has a special meaning: It's raining cats and dog.
oxymoron
idiom
simile
metaphor
words that have opposite definitions in the ame phrase or sentence
simile
metaphor
oxymoron
cliche
When a speaker intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying
simile
irony
cliche
metaphor
played and stayed is an example of......
rhythm
simile
rhyme
idiom
So softly sings the sparrow is an example of......
hyperbole
simile
alliteration
cliche
Kapow, Boom, Buzz is an example of........
idiom
simile
onomatopoeia
cliche
Rage, Rage against the dying day is an example of.........
repetition
assonance
consonance
idiom
The boat floats in the moat is an example of.........
idiom
consonance
assonance
simile
the still hollow jail is an example of..........
cliche
assonance
consonance
metaphor
Her cheeks are like roses is an example of........
metaphor
simile
cliche
idiom
You're such a Romeo is an example of.........
oxymoron
irony
allusion
symbol
The firehouse burned down last night is an example of.........
hyperbole
irony
allusion
simile
Wes was such a dog is an example of.......
idiom
assonance
simile
metaphor
Lisa ate jumbo shrimp last night for supper is an example of........
idiom
allusion
oxymoron
simile
I have a million things to do tomorrow is an example of......
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
idiom
Just do it is an example of.........
cliche
idiom
simile
hyperbole
The Statue of Liberty is an example of a.............
symbol
visual
imagery
idiom
The sun smiled at the small child sitting around the flowers in the park is an example of.........
idiom
simile
personification
cliche
and she said hello to me
and she said I do not see is an example of.........
simile
refrain
personification
cliche
The bug went in for a hug after he dug out his mug is an example of.........
simile
assonance
consonance
idiom
Your backyard is the Garden of Eden is an example of..........
idiom
cliche
allusion
simile
Paying bills is like pulling teeth is an example of........
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
idiom
The stuffed bear smiled as the girl hugged him close is an example of.......
hyperbole
idiom
simile
personification
The sun was like a yellow ball in the sky.
idiom
rhythm
simile
rhyme
