Literary Devices Quiz 224 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. In the statement, "The boys dove on the ball like an angry dogs snarling for a ball. " which figurative language is being utilized?
2. A statement or situation containing apparently contradictory or incompatible elements
3. Setting is defined as the ..... and ..... of the story.
4. Who is the protagonist in "Cask of Amontillado" ?
5. A device in literature in which an object represents an idea (like the old, black box that represents the old, outdated tradition in "The Lottery")
6. "Love is a rose" is an example of which type of figurative language?
7. Which narrative technique has to deal with two or more people having a conversation?
8. "My son looks like a baby giraffe in the outfield." This is an example of .....
9. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
10. The sweet aroma of the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafted from the kitchen to the living room.
11. This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest and suspense occurs.
12. What is the main characteristic of a dramatic monologue?
13. The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.
14. What of the following statements COULD be the theme of a story?
15. Short stories are narratives that feature a wide range of characters.
16. Yo mama! jokes are an example of .....
17. A stands for
18. "Tue (pronounced Twe) isn't so embarrassing. A fruit learns to love its juice."
19. What type of noun gives a general term for a person, place, or thing?
20. Read the sentence and choose the onomatopoeia. Kristen's brother is the coolest because he can burp the alphabet.