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Literary Devices

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"The snake slowly, silently, slithered towards its prey" is an example of :

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Alliteration

c)

Personification

d)

Symbolism

2.

The words "bang", "woosh" and "bark" are examples of:

a)

Personification

b)

Similes

c)

Alliteration

d)

Onomatopoeia

3.

"Her hair is like gold" and "as strong as an ox" are examples of:

a)

Personification

b)

Symbolism

c)

Metaphors

d)

Similes

4.

"The cruel wind tore off the roof of the house" is an example of:

a)

Personification

b)

Symbolism

c)

Metaphor

d)

Alliteration

5.

What kind of word is the capitalized word in this example: "The vet had to put down the SAVAGE dog."?

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Emotive Word

d)

Symbolism

6.

"The fruit was stacked box upon box" and "Read my lips: no new taxes, no new taxes' are examples of:

a)

Emotive Words

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Repetition

7.

"A dove flew over the, now barren, battle field" is an example of:

a)

Metaphor

b)

Symbolism

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

8.

When a word's vocalization immitates a natural sound, as can be heard in the words "buzz, pop, bam" what do we call that device?

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Personification

d)

Anaphora

9.

The precise, literal meaning of a word.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Connotation

c)

Denotation

d)

Simile

10.

The making of "pictures in words"

a)

Imagery

b)

Theme

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Juxtaposition