Literary Techniques Quiz 33 (20 MCQs)

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1. Something that stands for something else. For example, the American flag stands for freedom.
2. Which are examples of persuasive techniques?
3. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED, EXCEPT:Aren't you somethin' to admire 'Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror And I can't help but notice You reflect in this heart of mine If you ever feel alone and The glare makes me hard to find Just know that I'm always Parallel on the other side 'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go Just put your hand on the glass I'm here tryin' to pull you through You just gotta be strong
4. What element of indirect characterization is being discussed below? His torn and dirty jacket lay over the dusty cardboard he slept on.
5. "I experience a lot of heartaches from the community I belong. Because I am a black man, I am rejected by few if not some." What is the central idea?
6. Something happens that it the opposite of what is expected
7. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
8. Repetition of end of word sounds
9. The topic of the Final Project, which is what I am basing my research on as well what my story will be about, is .....
10. "And the shadow of the day will embrace the world in gray."
11. The connotative meaning of a snake is:
12. Which word means the same as "portray" ?
13. A story or poem in which characters, setting, and events stand for other people, other events, abstract ideas or qualities
14. The intended meaning is not the same as the literal meaning (it's raining cats and dogs)
15. Which techniques are present in the following quote: "Life is like football, man. You just have to keep hitting the field and giving it your all."
16. 'Life is a rollercoaster' is an example of which technique?
17. Which techniques are present in the following quote: "I don't remember what this particular argument was about, but I remember that as I argued and argued, Okuloma looked at me and said, 'You know, you're a feminist." '
18. "And quite frankly I wanted to lash out at somebody ..... But we maybe wanted to squeeze McKinney's head off " (Kaufman, 56).
19. The line:"Cause I walk like I've got oil wellsPumping in my living room"is an example of .....
20. What is a literary technique that involves comparing two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'?