Literary Device Post-Test Review

It occurs within a single line or verse.

Repeated vowel sounds. “The cat sat on the mat.”

emotional or social association with a word, giving meaning beyond the literal definition

Giving human qualities to ideas and things. “Her stomach growled.” 

an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature; the overall message or main idea.

A figure of speech stating two things are similar. “The book was a passport to adventure.” 

The turning point in a story

The main character in a story

Occurs when a moment of dialogue or plot contradicts what the audience expects from a character or story.

 Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words.“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” 

Animal Farm is a representation for the Russian Revolution. This is an example of a(n) __________.

It comes at the end of two successive lines.

In literature, what is the term for a recurring theme, idea, or symbol that holds a deeper meaning throughout a text?

character is one who learns a lesson or changes as a person (either for better or for worse).

A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as.’“She floated in like a cloud.” 

specific, literal image, idea, concept, or object that a word or phrase refers to (the dictionary definition of a word)

Attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience conveyed through word choice and the style of the writing.

The character that opposes the main character

An extravagant exaggeration.“My backpack weighs a ton!” 

The overall feeling, or atmosphere, of a text. This is felt by the reader.

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Representation of something complex, general, or abstract. “The color green is representative of wealth or growth."

a warning or indication of (a future event).

The exposition of a story includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A reference to a specific person, place, or thing. “She is as pretty as the Mona Lisa.” 

a type of character who remains largely the same throughout the course of the storyline.

Creating pictures for the senses

The rhyming words sound similar; however, they are often not very close to make a complete rhyme.

Words whose sound suggests its meaning. “The bees buzzed.” 

What kind of conflict is it when a character is up against a corrupt government? Example: Montag in Fahrenheit 451.