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Mr. Klassen's Literary device quiz
Mr. Klassen's Literary device quiz
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A multiple choice quiz on literary devices for middle years
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Referring to something without directly mentioning it.
Simile
Allusion
Personification
Alliteration
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A literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces usually two characters
Conflict
Irony
Allegory
Satire
3
The main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.
Plot
Conflict
Theme
Setting
4
The way in which words are put together to form phrases, clauses, or sentences.
Theme
Tone
Syntax
Allegory
5
The plan, scheme, or main story of a literary work, as a play, novel, or short story.
Plot
Theme
Tone
Setting
6
The time and place in which the story takes place.
Setting
Analogy
Tone
Theme
7
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
Metaphor
Plot
Allegory
Theme
8
Visually descriptive language, especially in a literary work.
Personification
Alliteration
Imagery
Theme
9
The meaning implied by a sentence or word is actually different from the literal meaning.
Plot
Characteriztion
Tone
Irony
10
The use of sarcasm and humor to criticize or show the ignorance of people.
Alliteration
Satire
Syntax
Simile
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The same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Syntax
Theme
Oxymoron
Alliteration
12
How clear is your understanding of the different Literary Devices?
A little unsure
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Very Clear
Not so clear
13
Using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea.
Allusion
Imagery
Symbol
Setting
14
A comparison using "like" or "as".
Satire
Personification
Characterization
Simile
15
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Satire
Conflict
Simile
Analogy
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An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
Metaphor
Tone
Conflict
Analogy
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The word "lion" in “Henry was a lion on the battlefield" is an example of this.
Characterization
Metaphor
Simile
Oxymoron
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The creation of fictitious characters and their personalities in a literary work.
Personification
Tone
Plot
Characterization
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When you give human qualities to an object or animal.
Charcterization
Oxymoron
Personification
Simile
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A figure of speech in which two words with opposing meanings are used together for effect.
Conflict
Irony
Alegory
Oxymoron
