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Poetic devices

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing to another using "like" or "as"
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
extended metaphor
d)
symbolism
2.

Compares two or more things without using "like "or "as"

a)

extended metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

alliteration

d)

metaphor

3.
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally 
a)
extended metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
4.
Human qualities given to animals, objects or ideas
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration 
5.
repetition of the same sounds in a group of words
a)
repetition
b)
rhyme
c)
alliteration
d)
hyperbole
6.
Repeating the same word or phrase to make an idea clearer 
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Rhyme
c)
Alliteration
d)
Repetition
7.
A word the imitates the natural sound of a thing
a)
alliteration
b)
repetition
c)
hyperbole
d)
onomatopoeia
8.
Buzzing bee is an example of what sound device?
a)
alliteration
b)
repetition
c)
rhyme
d)
onomatopoeia
9.
Dunkin' Donuts is an example of...
a)
repetition
b)
alliteration
c)
symbolism
d)
metaphor
10.
The phrase quiet as a mouse would be an example of...
a)
metaphor
b)
extended metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
simile
11.
The movie Cars is an example of...
a)
metaphor
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification
d)
alliteration 
12.
The gentle giant jumped in jubilation. 
This is an example of a/an: 
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
13.

The pattern of rhymes used in a poem, usually marked by letters, such as: ababbcc

a)

rhyme scheme

b)

repetition

c)

oxymoron

14.

Two words positioned together with opposite meaning

a)

oxymoron

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

15.
Act naturally
a)
Oxymoron
b)
Euphemism
16.
There was such a joyful sadness in her beautiful face. What is the oxymoron?
a)
Beautiful Face
b)
Such a
c)
Joyful Sadness
d)
Beautiful 
17.
How does imagery help us understand the story?
a)
It doesn't
b)
By expressing how the author is feeling
c)
Imagery helps us to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters feel and see
d)
By telling the mood
18.

Which of these is the best definition of imagery?

a)

anything that is literal

b)

giving a human trait to something non-human

c)

language that appeals to the reader's five senses

d)

descriptions that are not literally true

19.

Check the characteristics that belong to the free verse poetry:

a)

Free from limitations of regular meter.

b)

The poet can give his own shape to a poem however he or she desires.

c)

Does not follow regular rhyme scheme rules.

d)

It is prohibited to use rhyme, cadences, and rhythms to get the effects that the poets consider are suitable for the piece.

20.

Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader.

a)

persuade

b)

entertain

c)

inform

d)

dismiss

21.

The use of sensory details that appeal to one or more of the five senses.

a)

imagery

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

meter

d)

figurative language

22.

The grouping of lines in a poem.

a)

stanza

b)

white space

c)

meter

d)

line break

23.

The general topic of a poem.

a)

personification

b)

mataphor

c)

meter

d)

theme

24.

What is the rhyme pattern?

a)

AA B CC B

b)

AA BB CC

c)

AB AB AC

d)

AA BC BC