WSSC VCE English U1O2 Literary Devices Part II

Question 1

Bob's Birthday Bash brought boatloads of Bob's buddies to Balboa Ball Park.

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 2

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep."

Accepted Answer

Assonance

Question 3

An extreme exaggeration to make a point.

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 4

This is the worst day of my life!

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 5

The carousel carried the cackling children around and around in the starry night.

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 6

The use of words in which the sound of the word suggests the sound associated with it.

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Question 7

Takis are my favorite thing in the world.

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 8

This almost-delicious dish made me wish for some fish.

Accepted Answer

Assonance

Question 9

The rustling leaves kept me awake.

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Question 10

The sack fell into the river with a splash.

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Question 11

The repeated beginning sound of multiple words in the same statement.

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 12

The act of repeating a vowel sound in a phrase or sentence, often in poetry.

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Assonance

Questions 12