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Literary Devices Quiz

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The blizzard swallowed the small town.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

2.

He's a diamond in the rough.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

3.

The stars blinked in the night sky.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

4.

My mom has a heart of gold.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

5.

The night was as black as coal.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

6.

My teacher is such a clown.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

7.

The waffle jumped out of the toaster.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

8.

They are as different as night and day.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

9.

The words just leaped right off the paper as she read.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

10.

She is a busy little bee.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

11.

The phone woke with a loud ring.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

12.

The wind whispered through the trees.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

13.

The ocean waves kissed the sand.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

14.

They fight like cats and dogs.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

15.

His voice is music to my ears.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

16.

Where and when a story takes place.

a)

climax

b)

setting

c)

characters

17.

All of the information the reader need to know

before the story begins. Who are the characters?

What is the problem? What is the setting?

a)

characters

b)

plot

c)

exposition

18.

All of the events in the story leading up to the

climax. The tension in the story is building.

a)

falling action

b)

rising action

c)

exposition

19.

The turning point in the story. The tension is

at its highest point in the story.

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

falling action

20.

All of the events after the climax. The tension

of the story comes down.

a)

conflict

b)

falling action

c)

rising action

21.

How is the problem/conflict in the story

solved?

a)

resolution

b)

exposition

c)

conflict

22.

The problem in the story.

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

exposition

23.

People or animals that are in the story.

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

resolution

24.

What is number 1 on the plot diagram?

a)

resolution

b)

falling action

c)

exposition

25.

What is number 2 on the plot diagram?

a)

conflict

b)

falling action

c)

climax

26.

What is number 3 on the plot diagram?

a)

conflict

b)

falling action

c)

rising action

27.

What is number 4 on the plot diagram?

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

resolution

28.

What is number 5 on the plot diagram?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

29.

What is number 6 on the plot diagram?

a)

exposition

b)

resolution

c)

falling action

30.

Conversation between two or more characters in a story.

a)

dialogue

b)

setting

c)

exposition

31.
This conflict pits man against machine.
a)
Man vs. Man
b)
Man vs. Nature
c)
Man vs. Technology
d)
Man vs. Self
32.
Neil was hiking through the forest one day when, out of nowhere, a rabid wolf appeared.  It lunged at him, teeth bared.  Neil used his hiking stick to repel the wolf, who then ran away.
Of what conflict is this an example?
a)
Man vs. self
b)
Man vs. man
c)
Man vs. nature
d)
Man vs. supernatural
33.
Neil was hiking through the forest one day when, out of nowhere, a rabid wolf appeared.  It lunged at him, teeth bared.  Neil used his hiking stick to repel the wolf, who then ran away.
What is the resolution of this conflict?
a)
The wolf lunged at Neil.
b)
Neil defeated the wolf with his hiking stick.
c)
The wolf was rabid.
d)
Neil was hiking.
34.
Man vs. self is an internal conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
This is a conflict between people or groups of people.
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. society
c)
man vs. man
d)
man vs. nature
36.
Bob and Sally got into an argument.  Sally accused Bob of cheating with Jane.  Bob and Jane were able to prove that they were not cheating.  As a result, Sally apologized to Bob and Jane.
Of what type of conflict is this an example?
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. society
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. man
37.
Bob and Sally got into an argument.  Sally accused Bob of cheating with Jane.  Bob and Jane were able to prove that they were not cheating.  As a result, Sally apologized to Bob and Jane.

What is the resolution of this conflict?
a)
Bob and Sally got into an arguement.
b)
Sally got mad at Bob and Jane.
c)
Sally apologized.
d)
Bob and Jane proved that they were not cheating.
38.
In Beowulf, Grendel attacks Herot and kills many Danes.  
Of what type of conflict is this an example?
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. self
c)
man vs. supernatural
d)
man vs. society
39.
How is the conflict with Grendel resolved?
a)
Beowulf arrives to help the Danes.
b)
Beowulf kills Grendel.
c)
Beowulf vows to help the Danes.
d)
Beowulf kills Grendel's Mother.
40.
In the Harry Potter series, the Death Eaters rebelled against the social ideas of the normal wizarding world.
Of what type of conflict is this an example?
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. man
c)
man vs. society
d)
man vs. supernatural
41.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an external conflict?
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. nature
c)
man vs. supernatural
d)
man vs. technology
42.
Joe is taking his SAT; however, his pencil lead keeps breaking.
Of what type of conflict is this an example?
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. self
c)
man vs. technology
d)
man vs. nature
43.
Is this imagery?
They ate food
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
No clue
44.
Do we use our 5 senses in imagery: smell, taste, touch, sight, hearing?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
I don't know
d)
maybe
45.
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
46.
What type of imagery is this?
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house
a)
Sight
b)
Sound
c)
Touch 
d)
Taste
47.
Which on of the five senses is used in this sentence? The warm juicy burger was like heaven on my tongue.
a)
Taste
b)
Touch
c)
Sight
d)
Sound
48.
Writers create imagery through figurative language.  Which is NOT a type of figurative language.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
theme
49.
The drumbeats sounded like distant thunder.
What type of figurative language is used?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
50.
The owl laughed into the darkness.
What type of figurative language is used?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
51.
Which one of the five senses is used in this sentence? The wolf howled painfully over the loss of his mate.
a)
Sight
b)
Sound
c)
Touch 
d)
Taste
52.

The Niagara Falls was a breathtaking place to behold. The water rapidly ran over the precipice into the huge body of water.


Which SENSORY DETAIL is the writer using?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

53.

Felipe smacked his lips greedily as he devoured the green bean casserole, leaving not a speck on his plate.


Which SENSORY DETAIL is the writer using?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

54.

The aroma of a turkey roasting filled grandmother's kitchen is an example of which sense?


Which SENSORY DETAIL is the writer using?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

55.

The deep bass of the drum beats echoed in the distance.


Which SENSORY DETAIL is the writer using?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

56.

The giant eagle landed safely on Christopher’s gloved hand.


Which SENSORY DETAIL is the writer using?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

57.

Shonte squealed with delight when she ran her hand across the soft fur of the tiny kitten.


Which SENSORY DETAIL is the writer using?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

58.

Characterization is

a)

the central message in a story

b)

the problem in a story

c)

the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

59.

In indirect characterization....

a)

the writer describes the character

b)

the character's personality is directly described by the author

c)

the writer reveals the character through STEAL

60.

What does STEAL stand for?

a)

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

b)

Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

c)

Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

61.

Read the quote below then choose if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

62.

Read the quote and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

63.

Which type of characterization best describes the quote below: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

64.

Read the following, then decide if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Mark stomped to his room and slammed the door. Everything seemed so unfair.

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

65.
Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?
a)
forgetful
b)
confused
c)
bold
d)
shy
66.
Read the passage and then answer the question below: 
"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly. 
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now." 
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind? 
a)
"I cannot tell," she returned..."
b)
""I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,"[the Scarecrow] answered sadly."
c)
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
d)
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?
67.
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
a)
impulsive
b)
obsessed
c)
humble
d)
compassionate

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