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Literary Devices Review

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1
What is characterization?
Writing a story about animals
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Describing what characters look like and their personality traits
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
2
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
He runs as fast as lightning.
The paper floated like a feather.
She is as brave as a lion.
Your eyes are windows to your soul.
3
What is the use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to a story?
Mood
Foreshadowing
Imagery
Characterization
4
What is the literary element that describes the emotion the author is trying to get the reader to feel?
Setting
Conflict
Theme
Mood
5
What is personification?
Giving hints about what will happen later
Giving human qualities to something that is not human
Describing a character's appearance
Using specific, descriptive language
6
Which literary element uses descriptive language to engage the senses (sight, sound, etc.)?
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Personification
Imagery
7
What is a simile?
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
A type of poem
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A detailed description of a character
8
What does foreshadowing mean?
Giving hints about what is going to happen later in the story
Using rhyme in poetry
Describing a character's feelings
Giving human qualities to animals
9
What is a comparison using "like" or "as" called?
Metaphor
Imagery
Personification
Simile
10
What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?
Conflict
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Mood