Literary Devices Quiz 485 (20 MCQs)

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1. An accepted phrase or expression having a meaning different from the literal meaning
2. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes is .....
3. The perspective of narration that the author uses to tell a story and give insight on characters; example:1st person, or 3rd person.
4. A ..... is a strategy used to help people remember something.
5. How does plot add impact to a story?
6. What literary device is seen here? The world is a stage and we are all actors.
7. When a word line repeats over and over
8. Which genre may incorporate elements such as dialogue, narration, and descriptive language to convey a story that presents events in chronological order, following a specific plot structure to tell a story?
9. It is a type of satire that is more abrasive and contemptuous. It addresses social evil through scorn, outrage, and savage ridicule.
10. Something that is used to represent something else is a ..... example Lion ..... courage
11. Descriptive words which paint a mental picture
12. James ran like a cheetah.
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14. The same word/phrase that is used more than one time is called
15. Which event in The Alchemist foreshadows Santiago's encounter with the alchemist?
16. "It was a beautiful day in May. The fragrances of spring were in the air. The sun was setting" (40) What is the mood of this passage? What word or phrase best supports your answer?
17. Identify the literary device used in the sentence: "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." (Mother Teresa)
18. Her broken sandal flopped loudly against the pavement with every step she took.
19. My doctor is afraid of blood.
20. What is stereotype?