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Figurative Language Terms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

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Class
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1.

What is tone in literature?

a)

The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

b)

The main idea or theme of a literary work.

c)

The physical setting of a story, including time and place.

d)

The sequence of events in a narrative.

2.

What is a theme?

a)

A theme is a character's journey in a story.

b)

A theme is the central idea or message in a literary work.

c)

A theme is the setting of a story.

d)

A theme is a type of literary device used for symbolism.

3.

What is alliteration?

a)

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

b)

A poetic device that involves the use of rhyme and meter.

c)

The use of metaphors to create vivid imagery.

d)

A technique that involves the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.

4.

What is imagery?

a)

Imagery is a type of poetry that focuses on rhythm and rhyme.

b)

Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

c)

Imagery refers to the use of metaphors and similes in writing.

d)

Imagery is a literary device used to convey the author's emotions.

5.

What is hyperbole?

a)

A literal statement meant to convey truth.

b)

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

c)

A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

d)

A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

6.

What is an oxymoron?

a)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

b)

A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

c)

A literary device that involves repetition.

d)

A phrase that describes a sound effect.

7.

What is personification?

a)

A literary device that gives human qualities to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

b)

A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things directly.

c)

A narrative technique that involves the use of dialogue between characters.

d)

A form of symbolism that represents ideas through images.

8.

What is irony?

a)

A literary device where the intended meaning is the same as the actual meaning.

b)

A situation where the outcome is exactly as expected.

c)

A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

d)

A type of humor that relies on exaggeration.

9.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

b)

A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

c)

A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

d)

A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

10.

What is a simile?

a)

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

b)

A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

c)

A statement that is literally true and cannot be interpreted otherwise.

d)

A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

11.

What is a cliché?

a)

An original and impactful expression

b)

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact

c)

A unique phrase that is rarely used

d)

A type of literary device used in poetry

12.

What is a symbol?

a)

A representation of a person, place, or object that has no meaning.

b)

A person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself.

c)

A type of mathematical notation used in equations.

d)

A decorative element used in art and design.

13.

What is figurative language?

a)

A way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, including techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

b)

A type of language that is only used in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

c)

A method of writing that focuses solely on factual information without any embellishments.

d)

A style of communication that relies on technical jargon and complex vocabulary.

14.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing

b)

A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things

c)

A literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis

d)

A word that describes a feeling or emotion

15.

What is a pun?

a)

A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

b)

A type of joke that relies on physical comedy and visual gags.

c)

A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

d)

A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.