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Think you know literary devices? Test your skills and see how you do!
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"The ocean waves slapped the beach," is an example of...
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
2
When an animal, object or force of nature is given human characteristics.
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
3
The writer's attitude about a topic and the way he/she expresses it in a text.
Tone
Mood
Direct Characterization
Style
4
The narrator of the story who is also the main character. Uses "I."
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
Antagonist
First Person Point of View
5
A conversation between characters that moves the plot and builds interest and suspense.
Dialogue
Figurative language
Tone
Description
6
The time and place in which the events of a literary work takes place.
Rising Action
Inciting Event
Setting
Exposition
7
"I've told you a million times to study for your quiz!" is an example of...
Tone
Hyperbole
Mood
Verbal Irony
8
The lesson learned after reading a text.
Theme
Irony
Resolution
Symbolism
9
Language used for descriptive effect that includes metaphor, simile and personification.
Style
Description
Theme
Figurative Language
10
All knowing narrator not part of the story; reveals thoughts and feelings of every character.
Dialogue
First Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
11
When a character thinks back upon the past.
Resolution
Falling Action
Flashback
Conflict
12
"He showed a
cold fire
in his eyes," and "We cherish things with
little value
," are examples of
Hyperboles
Metaphors
Paradoxes
Oxymorons
13
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
Dramatic Irony
Paradox
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
14
Writing or art using exaggerated humor to ridicule people, places or events to make a point.
Satire
Idiom
Symbolism
Oxymoron
15
A comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics using "like" or "as."
Personification
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Simile
16
When the author tells the reader a character's traits.
Direct Characterization
Flat Character
Theme
Narrator
17
"I really love it when students don't do their homework," is an example of...
Satire
Situational Irony
Paradox
Verbal Irony
18
Introduction of the setting, characters and conflict in a narrative.
Exposition
Inciting Event
Setting
Allusion
19
When a character displays only one character trait.
Round Character
Flat Character
Protagonist
Antagonist
20
When an object, animal, or person stands for something larger and more meaningful than itself.
Symbolism
Paradox
Oxymoron
Idiom
21
The atmosphere or feeling a reader experiences through word choice and description.
Imagery
Mood
Setting
Tone
22
Third hour is my worst behaved class, but also my favorite
is an example of...
Idiom
Metaphor
Paradox
Hyperbole
23
When a person says one thing but means the opposite.
Verbal Irony
Mood
Situational Irony
Tone
24
When a character struggles with an external force.
Irony
Hyperbole
External Conflict
Foreshadowing
25
The greatest point of emotional intensity in a story; often a turning point of the conflict.
Resolution
Climax
Falling action
Conflict
26
When the reader knows something that the character(s) do not.
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Situational Irony
Direct Irony
27
A direct comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics.
Description
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
28
When a character shows varied and sometimes contradictory character traits .
Satire
Round Character
Flat Character
Description
29
Text clues given by the author that hints at events that may come later in a story.
Irony
Hyperbole
Foreshadowing
Imagery
30
A character's traits are revealed through actions, events, dialogue or what others say.
Indirect Characterization
First Person Point of View
Direct Characterization
Style
31
An exaggeration used to make a strong and visual impact and show the importance of an idea.
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Simile
32
When a decision needs to be made about whether to complete your homework or play video games...
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
33
A figure of speech that combines seemingly opposite words to communicate an idea.
Paradox
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Satire
34
A presidential debate is an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Moderator
35
When a text brings the problem or conflict to full closure with all questions answered.
Theme
Resolution
Falling action
Climax
36
I am somebody, but I am nobody
is an example of...
Description
Symbolism
Oxymoron
Paradox
37
A detailed passage that uses sensory language, interesting word choice and figurative language.
Description
Exposition
Idiom
Oxymoron
38
Using detail and description to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
Imagery
Theme
Diction
Metaphor
39
Narrator outside the story; reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character using "he/she."
Third Person Limited Point of View
View
First Person Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
40
A character in a story that usually serves as the opposition to the hero.
Dynamic Character
Static Character
Protagonist
Antagonist
41
The author makes reference in his/her text to another popular text, song, person or event.
Allusion
Omnicient Point of View
Direct Characterization
Personification
42
The distinctive way in which an author uses language for a powerful effect.
Style
Mood
Diction
Tone
43
A struggle within the mind and heart of a character.
Paradox
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Allusion
44
A statement that includes two phrases, both of which are true but also contradict each other.
Idiom
Diction
Oxymoron
Paradox
45
The main character in the story that is usually considered the hero.
Antagonist
Round Character
Flat character
Protagonist
46
When a story answers most readers' questions and the problem is mostly resolved.
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
Idiom
47
The events in the story that intensify the problem and build to the climax
Falling Action
Exposition
Rising Action
Inciting Event
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A man with a busy schedule finally gets some free time to read, but breaks his glasses
is...
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Round characterization
Climax
