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Literary Devices Quiz 11 (60 MCQs)

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1. "Hello from the other side I must have called a thousand times." Is an example of .....
2. You look beautiful in your shabby attire.
3. I agreed to keep an eye on my sister's aquarium while she was away at college.
4. He hammered so hard, the earth began to shake.
5. Imagine you are reading a poem where life is described as a winding road. This comparison is made without using the words 'like' or 'as'. What literary device is being used here?
6. The associations and emotional overtones that have become attached to a word or phrase, in addition to its strict dictionary definition
7. A dramatic foil is .....
8. It helps the readers predict future events
9. A figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings
10. Her cat is near the computer to keep an eye on the mouse.
11. A literary device characterized by the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in neighboring or closely positioned words within a sentence or phrase. This technique is often used for rhythmic and melodious effects in poetry, prose, or everyday language. It contributes to the overall sound and musicality of the language, creating a memorable and engaging quality in the writing.
12. Fill in the blank with the missing words:Symbolism is a story ..... used by authors to give the reader a deeper ..... of the text.
13. Is this imagery?They ate food
14. Overstating something, usually for the purpose of creating a comic effect
15. "But the house on Mango Street is not the way they told it at all. It's small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath."
16. Read the following passage: "We did it! We did it! We did it!" Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal. "Whoa!" her brother exclaimed, startled. "Well congratulations!"Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade. Her brother laughed, suprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with me sister, Mei?" he teased. Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
17. What is the figure of speech where exaggeration is used for effect or to stress a point?
18. After being slammed closed, the door screamed, "Ouch!"
19. I TOLD YOU A THOUSAND TIMES TO CLEAN YOUR ROOM!
20. A figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common; does not use the words "like" or "as"
21. Poor people's present condition
22. Which of the following is the best antonym for the word "sprawling" ?
23. 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?
24. In the movie Batman Begins, the beginning of the movie shows Bruce Wayne's parents dying and him becoming Batman. This is an example of .....
25. How is the conflict with Grendel resolved?
26. Rhyming iambic pentameters often forming a distinct rhetorical as well as metrical unit.
27. What am I? I am a style of writing, determined by the choice of words by a writer. My correct usage is important in effectively getting the message across to the reader. I can also be known as 'lexical choice'. I am
28. If there is a huge storm in a book, what might be about to happen in the book?
29. A comparison between two things, not using the words "like" or "as."
30. 3rd Person (Limited)
31. Last year, on the last day of school, my mom picked me up and took me to get ice cream.
32. How do the marionettes relate to the characters' relationships in the story?
33. Multi-connected vs Unconnected
34. The lines "Out with a zoom, / A whoop, a bark;" show an example of
35. "Strips of tinfoil winking like people"
36. A person, place, thing, or event that stands for both itself and for something beyond itself
37. "Gusts of wind made bits of paper dance between the parked cars" contains:
38. When the author refers to something outside of the story that you should know about
39. Stating something is something else
40. Which of the following sentences is an example of a fused sentence?
41. Referring to something in history or the bible in a piece of literature is called
42. Which literary device is a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story?
43. Study of the structure and composition of heavenly bodies
44. When George entered, he was as fierce as a lion, what two things (or persons) are being compared in this simile?
45. What is the term for a figurative comparison between two things?
46. What type of conflict happens when the character(s) fight against institutions, traditions, or laws?
47. He is as brave as a lion" is an example of a metaphor
48. Clues and hints that build suspense and anticipatio are called .....
49. When non-living things are given living qualities.
50. A struggle between two opposing forces, typically a protagonist and an antagonist, is called .....
51. EXAMPLE:The color blue represents sadness or calmness.
52. What is this an example of? My mom turned into the Hulk when I told her I skipped school.
53. The author's message to the audience
54. Writers use this technique, of placing two opposing ideas side-by-side, to emphasize the differences between them.
55. An indirect comparison using like or as
56. ..... is that you emphasise a non-human's characteristics by describing them with human attributes.
57. Any figurative language that draws upon our five senses.
58. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth is a:
59. When you say the opposite of what you actually mean.
60. Refers to the use of an object, figure, event, situation, or other idea in a written work to represent something else.
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