Literary Techniques Quiz 37 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which literary technique is a reference to a story, myth, or historical event?
2. "You'll hear some people say war is inevitable ..... fiddlesticks!" The technique here is:
3. The author includes vivid descriptions in his/her writing, appealing to our senses
4. Which tone is seen in the following lines:When Joey came in late to class for the fourth time, his teacher said: "Joey, so nice to see you here-bright and early."
5. Give human qualities to animals or objects
6. Sentences such as "Nonpeople rented for a few hours, a few days, a few weeks" (53) are examples of
7. The point in the plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest. Often referred to a the "turning point"
8. A contradictory statement or situation, or in other words, states the opposite of reality; it's the difference between what appears to be and what actually is
9. Feelings a piece of writing expresses by the words used
10. The trees stood as tall as towers.
11. An example of a Hyperbole is .....
12. Example ..... "Bob brought baked beans to the party.
13. Which word means "to make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone" ?
14. Giving human like qualities to non-human things (the tree waved to me)
15. What is the following an example of?:"I'm sorry to say that he passed away"
16. Referring to something famous for emphasis (e.g. Shakespeare)
17. An example of juxtaposition is .....
18. She sells sea shells by the see shore is an example of:
19. Which of these statements is a metaphor?
20. I'm so hungry! I could eat a slice of pie!