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Literary Devices Review - High School
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A seemingly contradictory statement that in reality expresses possible truth is
Theme
Paradox
Oxymoron
Irony
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An archetype is
A type of character with complex characteristics
A literary pattern with specific, shared meaning
A type of conflict where the antagonist is not real
None of the above.
3
Comparisons that use the words "like" or "as" are called
Juxtapositions
Metaphors
Oxymorons
Similes
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Words or objects that have additional meaning in a text beyond their literal meaning are called
Motifs
Hints
Objects
Symbols
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The portions of the plot that occur just before and just after the climax of the text are
The flashback and denouement
The rising action and falling action
The inciting incident and exposition
The exposition and resolution
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Imagery often uses sensory details
True
False
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"The trees danced in the wind, sighing with the breezes" is an example of
Metaphor
Paradox
Personification
Imagery
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"That's the scariest story that's ever been written!!" is an example of
Juxtaposition
Simile
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
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Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what's to come is called
Foreshadowing
Personification
Metaphor
Suspense
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Placing two things side by side in order to draw comparison is called
Metaphor
Personification
Juxtapostion
Simile
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A comparison between two seemingly unlike things is a
Simile
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Paradox
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The formal literary terms for the central character and central conflict in a text are
Hero/Antagonist
Protagonist/Antagonist
Protagonist/Villain
Hero/Villain
13
An example of onomatopoeia is
He fell prostrate to the floor
The chimes of the clock sounded
None of the above
Their hearts thudded in suspense
14
Which of the following is not an example of external conflict?
Man v. Society
Man v. Nature
Man v. Self
Man v. Man
15
Which of the following best defines the concept of irony?
None of the above.
The opposite of what is expected to happen happens.
Sarcastic or funny comments on human flaws or society.
Two opposing ideas are placed side by side for comparison.
16
The "I", "me", "my" perspective is which perspective?
Third person omniscient
Second Person
Third person limited
First person
17
The literary term for the part of a narrative that sets up the background of the story, characters, and setting is
The rising action
The exposition
The introduction
The beginning
18
Characters who are varied and have sometimes contradictory traits in a text are called
Flat
Dynamic
Static
Round
19
A story told by a narrator who knows how all characters feel and think is which type of POV?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Limited
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The central message of a text that is created by connecting each of its features is called...
The purpose
The moral
The speaker
The theme
21
When one text or author hints at an idea or line from another text, that is called
Metaphor
Diction
Allusion
Simile
22
An example of an alliteration would be...
Lovely lilies loomed longingly for sunlight.
The cat sat on the mat.
None of the above.
The sun is as bright as a light bulb.
23
Characters that do not change or develop in a text are called
Dynamic
Flat
Static
Round
24
"Burning with cold" is an example of
Paradox
Oxymoron
Juxtaposition
Irony
