Literary Devices

Question 1

Select an example that uses personification.

Accepted Answer

The sun smiled as it shined down.

Question 2

__________ refers to placing two concepts, ideas, etc. near/next to each other so the reader will compare/contrast them.

Accepted Answer

Juxtaposition

Question 3

Repetition is when a word, phrase, or line is repeated for emphasis or unity.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

A(n) __________ is one that draws the comparison out and compares the two things at length and in many ways.

Accepted Answer

Extended metaphor

Question 5

The following is an example of juxtaposition: When the cat's away, the mice will play.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

Accepted Answer

Tad, the toad, told Tommy to take him to the top of the tower., They laughed at Snapchat as they ate their snack packs out back.

Question 7

The following is an example of alliteration: Chester Chetah chewed a chunk of cheap and chunky cheddar cheese.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

The following is an example of an extended metaphor: Our house is our nest, we fly away only to return to its shelter.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What are the various techniques that writers often utilize for emphasis or clarity?

Accepted Answer

Literary devices

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of hyperbole?

Accepted Answer

You are my sunshine.

Question 11

Fill in the blank with the appropriate onomatopoeia: __________! The vase hit the floor.

Accepted Answer

Crash

Question 12

Symbolism gives ideas and qualities symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Imagery encourages imagination and draws on the five senses: taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

Accepted Answer

All of the above contain idioms.

Question 15

A __________ is a figure of speech that compares two things using like or as.

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 16

The following is an example of assonance AND consonance: Tina left the window open and let the wind flow inside the den.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of repetition?

Accepted Answer

Don't go breaking my heart. I won't go breaking your heart.

Question 18

Which of the following is a common example of symbolism?

Accepted Answer

red rose = love

Question 19

An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two seemingly similar elements/words are placed near each other.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Which is an example of a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The lake was a mirror.

Question 21

__________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words; is used to create rhythm/stress words.

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 22

Define slant rhyme.

Accepted Answer

Rhyme that contains similar vowel OR consonant sounds; doesn't really rhyme

Question 23

Slant rhyme consists of rhyming a word with the same word.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

A __________ is the pattern of end rhyme in a stanza or an entire poem.

Accepted Answer

Rhyme scheme

Question 25

A hyperbole is a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

The following is an example of an oxymoron: Ding dong! The witch is dead!

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Which of the following is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using like or as?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 28

The following contains an example of a simile: Santa's belly is as round as a pumpkin.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

Eye rhyme is based on spelling, not sound (e.g., food / good).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Which of the following contains an example of eye rhyme?

Accepted Answer

fear / pear

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

Accepted Answer

Just dive right in.

Question 32

Which is not true of assonance and consonance?

Accepted Answer

They both compare two unlike things

Question 33

Which of the following is a figure of speech in which an object, animal, or idea is given human characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 34

Which of the following BEST demonstrates imagery?

Accepted Answer

The warm, steaming chili made the bright cheese melt and become stringy.

Question 35

Which of the following correctly defines onomatopoeia?

Accepted Answer

the use of words that sound like their meaning/sound like they look

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