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WorksheetsLiterary Devices
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are literary devices?
form of literary device used in poetry.
refers to the use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order and meaning in order to convey a complicated meaning.
Are techniques used by writers to create special and pointed effects when writing.
Are techniques or language used to convey a point or convince an audience.
What are literary elements?
Essential components used by writers to develop a literary work.
Words or phrases in literary texts that writers use for readers to get a better understanding of their work.
What are literary techniques?
Essential components used by writers to develop a literary work.
Words or phrases in literary texts that writers use for readers to get a better understanding of their work.
What are some types of literary techniques?
Mood
Imagery
Simile
Onomatopoeia
What are the two kinds of literary devices?
Plot & metaphor
Literary elements & literary techniques
Literary devices & figurative language
Literary components & poetic devices
What kind of literary element is the author using in the sentence:
"He had a long chin and a big rather prominent teeth, just covered, when he was not talking, by his full, floridly curved lips. Old, young? Thirty? Fifty? Fifty-five? it was hard to say."
Characterization
Plot
Theme
Setting
There are two kinds of literary devices.
Maybe
False
True
What kind of literary technique is the author using in the sentence:
"The wind screamed through the trees."
Simile
Imagery
Personification
Metaphor
Why do writers use literary devices?
To help readers understand the text on a deeper level.
to create a special and pointed effects when writing.
All of the above
What literary technique is being used in this sentence?
"His home was his castle."
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Imagery
What literary element is being defined?
the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
Characters
Exposition
Theme
Setting
Literary elements are essential components used by __________ to develop work.
Dancers
Actors
Writers
Singers
Literary techniques are words or phrases in Literary texts that writers usefor readers to get a better ____________of their work.
Understanding
Technique
Misunderstanding
None of the above
BONUS:
When using Literary devices, what literary terms can be used?
Onomatopoeia & Personification
Hyperbole & Symbolism
Mood & Theme
All of the above
What are some types literary elements?
Plot
Alliteration
Setting
Exposition
