Dramatic Irony is when?

Audience knows something character doesn't

What defines a Metaphor?

Direct comparison without like or as

What is the best definition of Irony?

Contrast between expectation and reality

Direct Characterization is?

Author directly describes character

What is Alliteration?

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

RACES Strategy is used for?

Writing responses with evidence

Symbolism represents what?

Represents something beyond itself

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Literary Devices and Concepts

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Test your knowledge on various literary devices and concepts such as irony, metaphor, symbolism, theme, and more.

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Diction refers to?
Author's word choice
Structure of a sentence
Use of rhyme
Moral of the story
2
What is a Static Character?
Faces conflict
Experiences inner change
Remains the same
No dialogue
3
Limerick is a type of?
Main point of text
Humorous five-line poem
Logical appeal
Rhyme pattern
4
What defines Theme?
Central message or lesson
Author's tone and attitude
Setting of a story
Order of events
5
Dramatic Irony is when?
Main point of text
Humorous poem
Logical appeal
Audience knows something character doesn't
6
Connotation implies what?
Logical appeal
Overall message
Rhyme pattern
Implied meaning of a word
7
What defines a Metaphor?
Exaggeration for emphasis
Comparison using like or as
Direct comparison without like or as
Play on words
8
What is the best definition of Irony?
Comparison using like or as
Contrast between expectation and reality
Phrase that imitates a sound
Clues hinting future events
9
Repetition in speech is for?
Literal meaning
Emotional response
Detailed analysis
Emphasis and memorability
10
Rhyme Scheme is the pattern of?
Main point of text
Rhyme at end of lines
Humorous poem
Logical appeal
11
Personification gives traits to?
Logical appeal
Main point of text
Non-human objects
Humorous poem
12
Claim in writing is?
Detailed analysis
Personal opinion
Emotional response
Main argument or stance
13
Objective Summary is?
Unbiased summary of text
Detailed analysis
Personal opinion
Emotional response
14
Allusion is a reference to?
Logical appeal
Main point of text
Humorous poem
Another work, event, or person
15
Syntax arranges what?
Logical appeal
Main point of text
Words in a sentence
Humorous poem
16
Figurative Language is used for?
Detailed analysis
Emotional response
Creative expression
Literal meaning
17
Direct Characterization is?
Character's dialogue
Author directly describes character
Character's actions
Character's thoughts
18
Which sentence contains a Simile?
Time is a thief
Rock in hard times
Eyes were shining stars
Danced like a leaf
19
Logos appeals to?
Logic and reason
Ethics or credibility
Emotion
Authority
20
Central Idea is the?
Implied meaning of a word
Logical appeal
Overall message or main point
Rhyme pattern
21
What is Alliteration?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Structure of the poem
Repetition of vowel sounds
Type of rhyme scheme
22
RACES Strategy is used for?
Writing responses with evidence
Analyzing plot structure
Organizing poetry lines
Identifying figurative language
23
True or false: A Sonnet is a humorous poem
True
False
24
Pathos appeals to what?
Authority
Emotion
Logic and reason
Ethics or credibility
25
Symbolism represents what?
Represents something beyond itself
Form of sarcasm
Word that sounds like its meaning
Literal meaning of a word

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