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Literary Devices Quiz 2 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which literary device refers to a recurring theme, symbol, or idea in a literary work?
2. This figure of speech that starts with the same alphabet/sound.
3. Which of the sentences is written correctly?
4. In a heated debate, Noah told Samuel, 'Your arguments cut deeper than a knife.' What literary device is used in Noah's statement?
5. A ..... is a way of using words so that their meaning can be taken in different ways, which makes what is said humorous
6. A general atmosphere of a narrative.
7. The main character of a story, novel, movie, or tv show; the "good guy"
8. A character that does not change throughout a story. Their use may simply be to create or relieve tension, or they were not meant to change. A major character can remain static through the whole story.
9. A recuring feature of a work that develops its theme.
10. A play on the multiple meanings of a word, or on two words that sound alike but have two different meaning
11. "The warm sunny weather begged me to come out and play" is a .....
12. The use of symbols to represent concepts or big ideas.
13. Which literary device is shown here?27 an sit et hic, dubito:sed et hic tamen auguror esse,
14. Interrupts that chronological sequence, the front line action or "present" line of the story, to show readers a scene that unfolded in the past
15. Which is the most effective example of a well integrated quote?
16. A discrepancy between appearances and reality-examples include verbal, situational, and dramatic
17. In the phrase "Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." " which literary device is there?
18. "Be careful what you wish for, " is a good way to phrase the ..... for "The Monkey's Paw."
19. You can tune a guitar but you can't tuna fish.
20. A genre of drama that portrays amusement and pleasure, and usually no great disasters will occur.
21. What does nuance mean?
22. In the movie Toy Story, a character thinks he is a real space explorer, but the audience and the other toys know that he is just a toy.
23. When two or more clauses have the same:structure, length, and rhythm. Such as:veni, vidi, vici.
24. The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.
25. A horse goes 'neigh!' and a cow goes 'moo'.These are examples of .....
26. For just $ .47 a day, you too can be a partner in hope for a pet in need.
27. What is the literary device used to create a sense of rhythm and harmony?
28. The character or force in conflict with the main character is the .....
29. Her temper tantrum was a tornado passing through the Midwest.
30. "Like a lamb to the slaughter, " is an example of:
31. What's the fun way to differentiate between caricature and personification?
32. The lights of the North Pole looked like the lights of a strange ocean liner.
33. Hearing the story from the perspective of a narrator or someone outside of the story (uses "he", "she", "they")
34. Hints or clues about future events in a story is the definition for .....
35. What is the definition of 'syntax' in literature?
36. Which literary device is a sudden realization that provides clarity to a problem or situation?
37. This lays out the sequence of events that happen in the story.
38. "Freddie is a pig when he eats, " is an example of a .....
39. In The Alchemist, what does the desert symbolize?
40. A way of speaking that is characteristic of a certain geographical area
41. Is a when the author gives hints or clues to suggest what will happen as the story progresses.
42. When an elderly person is forced to retire, it's often said that they're being "put out to pasture." This is an example of?
43. Stream of consciousness
44. When the credibility of the narrator is questionable
45. Which type of irony happens when a character says words that he does not mean?
46. Which literary device is being used in the following sentence:'The vampire looked like a stuffed pig on Thanksgiving after drinking all the townspeople dry.'?
47. The time and place in which the action of a story happens
48. A word that sounds similar to the sound it is meant to represent.
49. The comparison of one thing to another without using the words "like" or "as" is called what?
50. The central topic a text treats
51. Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole are all types of .....
52. What does the word "Jargon" mean?
53. A figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related, or of which it is a part,
54. "He saw the cost and hauled off" .
55. Satire (definition)
56. ..... characterization occurs when traits are described through words and actions.
57. The particular structure or organization of a work.
58. The use of "I", "me", "mine" in a point of view is .....
59. The author directly comments on the character to show his/her thoughts beliefs or feelings.
60. It was raining cats and dogs this weekend.
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