Literary Devices Quiz

Question 1

The central message or big idea of a literary work is called:

Accepted Answer

Theme

Question 2

In "The Hunger Games," the mockingjay most likely represents:

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Symbolism

Question 3

When a Maroon 5 sings "I've got them moves like Jagger," this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Allusion

Question 4

Which literary device uses vivid descriptive language to create mental images?

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Imagery

Question 5

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art is called:

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Allusion

Question 6

In "She ran her fingers on the soft, silk fabric," the author is primarily using:

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Imagery

Question 7

When a dove appears in a story representing peace, this is an example of:

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Symbolism

Question 8

"America, single-handed, and with one hand tied behind its back, can hold off the whole of the world" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 9

Which literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human things?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 10

The author's attitude toward the subject matter in a piece of writing is known as:

Accepted Answer

Tone

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