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Literary Devices Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A literary device that a writer uses to place two things together to highlight their differences. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

juxtaposition

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

2.

A literary device that a writer uses to convey the attitude through diction. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

tone

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

theme

3.

A literary device that a writer uses to highlight the atmosphere in a story. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

mood

b)

plot

c)

theme

d)

character

4.

A literary device that a writer uses to create the opposite of what you expect- contradictory statement. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

irony

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

5.

A literary device that a writer uses to make a reference or “secret message” to something well known. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

allusion

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

foreshadowing

6.

A literary device that a writer uses to repeat a pattern- such as an idea or image. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

motif

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

7.

A literary device that a writer uses to create a mental picture with vivid description (senses). Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

imagery

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

8.

A literary device that makes a LONGER comparison without using like or as. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

extended metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

9.

A literary device that uses objects and ideas to demonstrate a deeper meaning. What is it called?

a)

symbolism

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

onomatopoeia

10.

A literary device that a writer uses to hint about future events in a story. Fill in the blank: ____________

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

11.

A mental picture described using sight, smell, taste, hearing, or touch.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Hyperbole

12.

Which is an example of juxtaposition?

a)
Describing a character's internal thoughts.
b)
Placing two wealthy characters together.
c)
Placing a wealthy character next to a poor character.
d)
Using a single character in isolation.
13.

Which is an example of tone?

a)
Neutral
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Joyful
d)
Melodic
14.

Which is an example of mood?

a)
A sunny day at the beach creating a sense of joy.
b)
A quiet library filled with students studying.
c)
A bustling city street during rush hour.
d)
A dark, stormy night creating a feeling of suspense.