Exploring Literary Devices

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Dive into the world of literary devices with questions on similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

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1
Which is an example of metaphor?
The wind whispered
The sun smiled
Time is money
As brave as lion
2
What does foreshadowing hint at?
Past events
Imaginary events
Future events
Current events
3
Which is an example of personification?
Heart of stone
The leaves danced
Cold as ice
Time flies
4
Which is an example of onomatopoeia?
Buzz
Silent
Bright
Smooth
5
What does a flashback reveal?
Current events
Imaginary events
Past events
Future events
6
Which is an example of euphemism?
Cold as ice
Time flies
Bright future
Passed away
7
What is hyperbole?
Comparison
Understatement
Literal truth
Exaggeration
8
What is a simile?
Metaphor
Like or as
Direct comparison
Personification
9
True or false: Imagery uses senses
True
False
10
What does imagery evoke?
Numbers
Facts
Emotions
Logic
11
What does a pun play with?
Numbers
Emotions
Facts
Words
12
Which is an example of irony?
Rain on wedding
Fire station burns
Lost in desert
Winning lottery
13
What is an oxymoron?
Silent scream
Sweet melody
Jumbo shrimp
Gentle giant
14
Which is an example of synecdoche?
Heart of stone
Cold as ice
Time flies
All hands on deck
15
What does juxtaposition highlight?
Unity
Harmony
Contrast
Similarity
16
What does symbolism represent?
Ideas
Facts
Numbers
Emotions
17
What is an allegory?
Direct speech
Literal tale
Simple narrative
Symbolic story
18
What does a motif reinforce?
Setting
Plot
Character
Theme
19
Which is an example of anaphora?
Cold as ice
Time flies
I have a dream
Heart of stone
20
Which is an example of paradox?
Less is more
Gentle giant
Silent scream
Sweet sorrow
21
Which is an example of understatement?
It's just a scratch
Cold as ice
Time flies
Heart of stone
22
Which is an example of alliteration?
Time is ticking
Peter Piper picked
As light as feather
The stars danced
23
Which is an example of a cliché?
Gentle giant
Heart of stone
Cold as ice
Time flies

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Exploring Literary Devices

23 termsStudBud Administration1 play

Dive into the world of literary devices with questions on similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

Flashcards23 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 23

Answers

1
Which is an example of metaphor?
The wind whispered
The sun smiled
Time is money
As brave as lion
2
What does foreshadowing hint at?
Past events
Imaginary events
Future events
Current events
3
Which is an example of personification?
Heart of stone
The leaves danced
Cold as ice
Time flies
4
Which is an example of onomatopoeia?
Buzz
Silent
Bright
Smooth
5
What does a flashback reveal?
Current events
Imaginary events
Past events
Future events
6
Which is an example of euphemism?
Cold as ice
Time flies
Bright future
Passed away
7
What is hyperbole?
Comparison
Understatement
Literal truth
Exaggeration
8
What is a simile?
Metaphor
Like or as
Direct comparison
Personification
9
True or false: Imagery uses senses
True
False
10
What does imagery evoke?
Numbers
Facts
Emotions
Logic
11
What does a pun play with?
Numbers
Emotions
Facts
Words
12
Which is an example of irony?
Rain on wedding
Fire station burns
Lost in desert
Winning lottery
13
What is an oxymoron?
Silent scream
Sweet melody
Jumbo shrimp
Gentle giant
14
Which is an example of synecdoche?
Heart of stone
Cold as ice
Time flies
All hands on deck
15
What does juxtaposition highlight?
Unity
Harmony
Contrast
Similarity
16
What does symbolism represent?
Ideas
Facts
Numbers
Emotions
17
What is an allegory?
Direct speech
Literal tale
Simple narrative
Symbolic story
18
What does a motif reinforce?
Setting
Plot
Character
Theme
19
Which is an example of anaphora?
Cold as ice
Time flies
I have a dream
Heart of stone
20
Which is an example of paradox?
Less is more
Gentle giant
Silent scream
Sweet sorrow
21
Which is an example of understatement?
It's just a scratch
Cold as ice
Time flies
Heart of stone
22
Which is an example of alliteration?
Time is ticking
Peter Piper picked
As light as feather
The stars danced
23
Which is an example of a cliché?
Gentle giant
Heart of stone
Cold as ice
Time flies