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Literary Devices

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When an author gives an inanimate object human or living characteristics. For example: the trees danced in the wind.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
oxymoron
2.
What is alliteration?
a)
The repetition of letters in a line of poetry
b)
the repetition of letter sounds in a line of poetry
c)
the repetition of vowel sounds in poetry
d)
the repetition of consonant sounds in poetry
3.
What is assonance?
a)
The repetition of letters in a line of poetry
b)
the repetition of letter sounds in a line of poetry
c)
the repetition of vowel sounds in poetry
d)
the repetition of consonant sounds in poetry
4.
This type of figurative language compares two unlike things using like or as.
a)
metaphor
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
stanza
5.
What is consonance?
a)
The repetition of letters in a line of poetry
b)
the repetition of letter sounds in a line of poetry
c)
the repetition of vowel sounds in poetry
d)
the repetition of consonant sounds in poetry
6.
Identify the simile
a)
I like apples.
b)
Apples taste sweet.
c)
You're the apple of my eye.
d)
This apple is as sweet as candy.
7.
Identify the metaphor
a)
My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
b)
My heart is a muscle.
c)
My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.
d)
My heart is like a muscle.
8.

Oxymorons are contradictory phrases.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When the opposite of what you expect to happens occurs

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Personification

c)

Irony

d)

Alliteration

10.

An object or thing that represents something bigger than itself

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Simile

c)

Symbol

d)

Personification

11.

What is the best definition of metaphor?

a)

successive words beginning with the same sound

b)

when the opposite happens than what you expect

c)

making a non-person into a person

d)

comparing two unlike things

12.

Her heart was as dark as the night is an example of what?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Irony

13.

Which of the following sentences is the best example of personification?

a)

She was as shy as a chipmunk.

b)

Sarah is a delicate flower.

c)

The police station was robbed.

d)

The grass danced in the breeze.

14.

Which sentence is the best example of dialect?

a)

The student sat as still as a statue.

b)

Katherine is a bear in the morning.

c)

The wind whispered in the trees.

d)

Howdy partner! Why don't you sit for a spell?

15.

A whiff of the coffee aroma filled our noses. This is a good example of what literary device?

a)

Irony

b)

Personification

c)

Imagery

d)

Metaphor

16.
What is onomatopoeia?
a)
a word that mimics a sound
b)
repetition of consonant sounds
c)
using symbols to represent something
d)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
17.
What is alliteration?
a)
a word that mimics a sound
b)
repetition of consonant sounds
c)
using symbols to represent something
d)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
18.
What is symbolism?
a)
a word that mimics a sound
b)
repetition of consonant sounds
c)
using symbols to represent something
d)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
19.
Bat and cat are at the track is an example of...
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
alliteration
c)
assonance
d)
similes
20.
"America is a melting pot" is an example of 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Repetition
21.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express a strong emotion or create a statement is a...
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Metaphor
c)
Imagery
d)
Foreshadowing
22.
Yo mama! jokes are an example of...
a)
Assonance
b)
Alliteration
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Hyperbole
23.
The stars on the U.S. flag are an example of...
a)
Symbolism
b)
Repetition
c)
Alliteration
d)
Satire
24.
Click the button. "Click" is an example of...
a)
Repetition
b)
Satire
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Symbolism
25.
"If I were young. If I were strong. If I were loved. If I were wrong." The "ifs" are an example of...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Repetition
26.
What is satire?
a)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
b)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
c)
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as
d)
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
27.
The son of the police chief is arrested for attempted burglary.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
28.
In real life, an ambulance comes to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, hopefully to save her life.  On the way to the hospital the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is killed.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
29.
When the woman kept changing the subject I knew she had something to hide.  I wasn’t surprised when she turned out to be guilty.
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Personfication
c)
Simile
d)
Metaphor
30.
Which of the following show the elements of plot in order?
a)
climax, rising action, exposition, falling action, resolution
b)
exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution
c)
exposition, initiating event, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
31.
What happens in the falling action?
a)
You are introduced to the conflict.
b)
The setting is described in detail. 
c)
Events begin to calm down after the climax. 
d)
It is the exact same as the rising action. 
32.
What 2 components are included in the exposition?
a)
characters, dialogue
b)
 narrator, conflict
c)
characters, resolution
d)
characters, setting
33.
Where does the drama and suspense begin to build in a linear plot story?
a)
The resolution
b)
The climax
c)
The rising action
d)
The falling action 
34.
A literary device that creates a state of tension or uncertainty, with an emotional pull that keeps readers going:  
a)
Hook
b)
Resolution
c)
Suspense
d)
IDK
35.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
36.
Plankton often causes problems for Spongebob & Mr. Krabs. He is an example of: 
a)
A protagonist
b)
An antagonist
37.
As Macbeth speaks of wanting to kill King Duncan, King Duncan waits outside Macbeth's palace singing the praises of Macbeth.  This is an example of...
a)
Personification
b)
Irony
c)
Simile
d)
Metaphor
38.
"It is unbelievable to know how many parents leave their children for their own selfish desires."  The tone of this author towards parents can be described as...
a)
Excited
b)
Disappointed
c)
Glad
d)
Joyful
39.
Choose the statement below that best represents an example of imagery.
a)
The dog ran down the road.
b)
The dog ran down the dirt road.
c)
The shaggy dog trotted briskly down the dirt covered road.
d)
The dog ran down the road, and walked down the sidewalk.
40.
Read the following line and determine which term(s) is used as symbolism: Malcolm says, "It would be smart to offer someone poor and innocent like me as a sacrificial lamb to satisfy an angry god like Macbeth."
a)
smart
b)
innocent
c)
sacrificial lamb
d)
offer
41.
Tone is ....
a)
How the author feels about his writing
b)
How the reader feels about the text.
c)
A variety of colors
d)
Having 6-pack abs
42.
What is the best example of foreshadowing below:
a)
Three witches telling Macbeth he will one day be King
b)
Banquo going to sleep and having a dream
c)
Macduff's wife dying
d)
Malcolm wants to kill Macbeth
43.

What is the definition of mood?

a)

The way the author feels.

b)

The way the reader feels.

c)

The author's attitude.

d)

The reader's attitude.

44.

Identify the metaphor

a)

My heart was a bucket full of joy with all the kind words.

b)

My heart is a muscle that moves blood.

c)

My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.

d)

My heart is like a muscle working hard to keep me alive.

45.

What is the definition of tone?

a)

The way the author feels.

b)

The way the reader feels.

c)

The author's attitude.

d)

The reader's attitude.

46.

Which of the following is a hyperbole?

a)

She was so pretty, my eyes popped out.

b)

The actor signed hundreds of autographs.

c)

He was so strong he could push a boulder.

d)

They are too young to remember.

47.

What is the definition of inference?

a)

Referring to an event that happened earlier

b)

Preparing for something that will happen later on

c)

Reading between the lines

d)

Offering alternative suggestions to a character

48.

What is the definition of summarizing?

a)

Restating what has happened in your own words

b)

Giving a brief update of what happened

c)

Telling what is going to happen later on

d)

Explaining what else is happening

49.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
50.
"They plan to kill General  Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103). 
What is the tone of the dialogue? 
a)
informal
b)
happy
c)
serious
d)
optomistic
51.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 
a)
pleased
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
suspicious
52.
What is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
a)
angry
b)
witty
c)
suspicious
53.
Dear Grandma,
Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school.  I can't wait to wear my new outfit.  I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it.  Thanks again! I love you!
- Mollie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
a)
embarrassed
b)
appreciative
c)
calm
d)
light
54.
Dear Chloe,
I really miss you!  I wish my family would move back to Springfield.  I don't like it here in Alaska.  There isn't much sunlight at this time of the year.  I haven't made many friends at my new school, and there is never anything to do.  Do you miss me, too?
- Erin
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
a)
cold
b)
hopeful
c)
depressed
d)
lively
55.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
56.
Paige felt someone shaking her shoulder.  "What?!" she barked, refusing to open her eyes or move.  "I know it's Spring Break, but you can't sleep the whole morning away.  It's already 9 o'clock.  Come out to the kitchen and eat your breakfast after you get dressed," Mom instructed.  A few minutes later, when Paige entered the kitchen, she still looked like a walking zombie.  She opened the cupboard door that held the cereal, and scanned the shelf. "What happened the the Lucky Charms?" she roared.  "Your brother just finished them up this morning," Mom answered.  Paige slamemd the door shut.  "I'm not eating then!"
Which of the following best reflects the MOOD of this passage?
a)
cranky
b)
somber
c)
scared
d)
hopeful
57.

What is the tone of the following sentence? "'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."

a)

Joy

b)

Fury

c)

Excitement

d)

Frustration

58.

Which of the following is a true statement about mood and tone?

a)

Mood and tone are not at all alike, and are therefore never related.

b)

Because they are so similar, a story's mood and tone are always the same

c)

Even though they sound similar, a story's mood can be very different than its tone

d)

A story's tone is always established by its mood.

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