Literary Elements

Question 1

A(n) ___________ is a metaphor that continues for several lines or throughout the poem or text

Accepted Answer

extended metaphor

Question 2

The American flag represents freedom, democracy, and liberty. This is an example of...?

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symbolism

Question 3

Identify the literary device: He was a tall, and handsome, and rich, and intelligent man.

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polysyndeton

Question 4

"I knew that I should have stuck to my diet, but I heard the pizza slice call my name..."

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personification

Question 5

"The show was so boring that it was about as exciting as watching paint dry" is an example of?

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simile

Question 6

The phrase "slippery slope" is an example of which literary device?

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alliteration

Question 7

The repeating of a word, phrase, or idea for dramatic effect is known as....?

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repetition

Question 8

When something that occurs directly contradicts the expectations of the characters or audience

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situational irony

Question 9

Identify the literary element: "I must have reminded him at least a thousand times."

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hyperbole

Question 10

When conjunctions are omitted (left out) for a noticeable effect

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asyndeton

Question 11

This literary device engages the reader by appealing to the senses....

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imagery

Question 12

The feeling the reader gets is known as.....?

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mood

Question 13

One of the hikers commented, "The lake was really like an enormous mirror!"

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simile

Question 14

A reference in a work to a well-known artist, person, place, event, literature, etc....?

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allusion

Question 15

Identify the literary device: "The bonfine snapped, crackled, and popped!"

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onomatopoeia

Question 16

The author's attitude is known as what?

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tone

Question 17

Figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlikely things; does not use like or as

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metaphor

Question 18

There was a woodpecker that kept tap-tap-tapping outside of my window all night long.

Accepted Answer

onomatopoeia

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