What are literary devices?

tools a writer uses to engage the reader

repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

when one object or thing stands in the place of something else

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

A flash of bright light zipped through the dark, stormy night sky.

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Which of the following is an example of tone?

The students' smiles and laughs made the class cheerful.

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

The professional piano player practices music.

the attitude or feeling of a text

a figure of speech that compares two things in an interesting way

What is onomatopoeia?

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

What is personification?

a literary device giving human qualities to non-human objects

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The flag waved to those who passed by.

an indirect comparison between two things that have something in common

What is alliteration?

repetition of initial sounds in nearby words

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Literary Devices

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This Quiz covers different literary devices or elements that a writer may use. Questions ask for a definition explaining the terms and then ask students to identify the use of the literary device.

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What are literary devices?
tools a writer uses to engage the reader
important words in a text
writing samples
reading skills
2
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
The snow fell silently to cover the sod.
The snow held a white glow.
The snowflakes shivered together.
The snow is a white blanket.
3
What is assonance?
repetition of letter sounds in nearby words
repetition of initial sounds in nearby words
repetition of similar sounds in nearby words
repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
4
Which of the following is an example of a similie?
Feathers fall as birds flock.
She is as light as a feather.
The feather flew through the air.
The feather whispered goodbye as it floated through the air.
5
What is symbolism?
when one object or thing stands in the place of something else
creating a mental picture with words
the attitude or feeling of a text
a word that mimics the sounds of what it represents
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Which of the following is an example of imagery?
A flash of bright light zipped through the dark, stormy night sky.
The lightning lit the sky as clouds loomed above.
The lightning made the sky as bright as day.
Lightning likes to light up the night.
7
What is hyperbole?
a literary device that creates a picture in your mind as you read
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
8
Which of the following is an example of tone?
The students' smiles and laughs made the class cheerful.
The students are in a group.
Students give their teacher a thumbs up.
Students in this class are ready to learn.
9
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The professional piano player practices music.
The saxophone player was quiet during the rest notes.
The audience gave the musicians a standing ovation.
The flute music was a beautiful tune.
10
What is tone?
repetition of beginning sounds in words that are close together
the attitude or feeling of a text
a comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
exaggeration for effect
11
What is a similie?
a literary devices that gives an object qualities of a person
a figure of speech that compares two things in an interesting way
a literary device that exaggerates for effect
a figure of speech that is symbolic of something else
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What is imagery?
exaggeration for effect
giving human qualities to something that isn't a person
comparison between two objects that share something in common
visually descriptive language
13
What is onomatopoeia?
an exaggeration for effect
giving an object the qualities of a person
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
a comparison between two things
14
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
The horse ran like the wind.
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
The horse gazed across the field.
The horse is as fast as a rocket.
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What is personification?
a literary device that exaggerates for effect
a literary device that makes the sound it says
a literary device that compares two things using "like" or "as"
a literary device giving human qualities to non-human objects
16
Which of the following is an example of assonance?
Wood fuels fire.
Try to light the fire.
Can you see the fire's fuel?
Water will wet the wood.
17
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The stars and stripes are in the sky.
The flag flew high in the blue sky.
The flag is as high as the sky.
The flag waved to those who passed by.
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What is an example of onomatopoeia?
The bacon smells like heaven.
If I don't get a piece of bacon, I will starve to death.
The bacon jumped in the pan.
The bacon sizzled in the pan.
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What is a metaphor?
an indirect comparison between two things that have something in common
a literary device that gives an object human qualities
a direct comparision between two things using the words "like" or "as"
an exaggeration to make a story more engaging or entertaining
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What is alliteration?
repetition of letter sounds in nearby words
repetition of similar sounds in nearby words
repetition of initial sounds in nearby words
repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
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Which of the following is symbolism?
A dove represents peace.
The dove is as white as snow.
A dove dove down from the dark sky.
The dove sang beautiful songs.

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