Literary Techniques Quiz 24 (20 MCQs)

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1. If something is subjective, it:
2. Words the author uses to show how they feel about a given topic
3. Good authors use foreshadowing to hint at things to come. Which is NOT an example of foreshadowing?
4. "Oh-how horrible!" Technique:
5. Which word means "the style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a writer" ?
6. The writer provides hints that suggest future events in the story.
7. "Don't lose your heads!"
8. Which of these is NOT a preposition?
9. "My love is like a red, red rose."This is an exaple of a
10. A person says or writes one thing and means another-like "Nice going, Einstein!"
11. The deliberate suggestion of two or more different and sometimes conflicting meanings in a work.
12. "I think good things will come to those who patiently wait. I also look into the beauty of each human being regardless of their culture, status and backgrounds. Lastly, I believe that everyone can change when they see inspiration whether it's spiritual, physical, moral or emotional." What is the theme of this statement?
13. It is the use of the words in such a way in which the intended meaning is completely opposite to their literal meaning.
14. What is a secondary character whose own character traits are completely opposite of another character's?
15. "Your bag weighs a TON!" is an example of:
16. Which of the following lines demonstrates the use of SPEECH SOUNDS for emphasis?
17. A character in a story or poem who deceives, frustrates, or works against the main character, or protagonist in some way
18. "The memories from that birthday party were a tornado swirling around my brain."
19. He received a big brown bag of bananas for his birthday.
20. A phrase that brings together two contradictory phrases is called .....