Literary Devices Quiz 342 (20 MCQs)

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1. It is an element of short story which is referred to as the obstacles in the story.

Correct Answer: C) Conflict.

2. "Ten thousand saw I at a glanceTossing their heads in sprightly dance"How many literary devices are used in those sentences?

Correct Answer: B) 2.

3. "Cold and weighted down with two oranges in my pocket" is an example of which literary device? (a)

Correct Answer: A) A imagery.

4. " like Hazelnut flavored coffee about as much as the citizens of Bostons like English tea." This is an example of which literary device?

Correct Answer: D) Allusion.

5. Pranced and paced

Correct Answer: A) Alliteration.

6. Which part of the plot diagram happens directly as a result of the climax?

Correct Answer: C) Falling action.

7. Veronica was so upset when she found out that her little sister was reading her text messages. What type of characterization did the writer use?

Correct Answer: B) Direct.

8. This is an example of what kind of literary device:"Leaves were dancing in the wind."

Correct Answer: B) Personification.

9. Balancing words, phrases, or ideas that are strongly contrasted, often by means of grammatical structure

Correct Answer: B) Antithesis.

10. Character or force who opposes the protagonist (villain)

Correct Answer: C) Antagonist.

11. "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room." What literary device is used?

Correct Answer: B) Paradox.

12. How does a political cartoon use hyperbole to emphasize a point, Shivansh, Vibhu and Tara?

Correct Answer: B) By utilizing caricature and exaggeration to make a point.

13. Form of language peculiar to a specific region or social group

Correct Answer: B) Dialect.

14. The internal struggle of a character;takes place in the character's mindmay struggle to pick between options or is having a mental struggle

Correct Answer: D) Man vs. Himself.

15. How is Mood related to the author's message?

Correct Answer: D) Author's word choice.

16. One who steals books

Correct Answer: B) Biblioklept.

17. Sarah is my best friend.

Correct Answer: A) First Person.

18. I create a picture in the reader's mind

Correct Answer: B) Imagery.

19. THAT PARTICULAR POINT IN A NARRATIVE AT WHICH THE CONFLICT OR TENSION HITS THE HIGHEST POINT.

Correct Answer: D) Climax.

20. A type of figurative language that exaggerates subjects is called:

Correct Answer: D) Hyperbole.