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Literary Devices Quiz 32 (20 MCQs)

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1. 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.
2. Fill in the blank with the missing words:Symbolism is a story ..... used by authors to give the reader a deeper ..... of the text.
3. Is this imagery?They ate food
4. Overstating something, usually for the purpose of creating a comic effect
5. "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."
6. 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?
7. What is the figure of speech where exaggeration is used for effect or to stress a point?
8. After being slammed closed, the door screamed, "Ouch!"
9. I TOLD YOU A THOUSAND TIMES TO CLEAN YOUR ROOM!
10. 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"
11. Poor people's present condition
12. Which of the following is the best antonym for the word "sprawling" ?
13. 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?
14. 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 .....
15. How is the conflict with Grendel resolved?
16. Rhyming iambic pentameters often forming a distinct rhetorical as well as metrical unit.
17. Act naturally
18. 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
19. If there is a huge storm in a book, what might be about to happen in the book?
20. A comparison between two things, not using the words "like" or "as."
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