What is anthropomorphism?

Giving human characteristics to non-human things

Which of the following is an example of parallel construction?

I like running, swimming, and playing tennis.

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

Saying 'It's a beautiful day' when it's raining.

Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?

The sun smiled down on the gloomy city

Which of these is an example of anaphora?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

What is the definition of pathetic fallacy?

Attributing plot or character emotions to weather, A form of personification

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Literary Devices and Allusions

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What is anthropomorphism?
Using exaggerated statements or claims
Using words that imitate the sound they represent
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
2
What is the opposite of anaphora?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Epistrophe
Simile
3
What is the purpose of an allusion?
To create connections
To entertain only
To provide definitions
To confuse readers
4
Who is often alluded to in literature?
Einstein
Shakespeare
Newton
Curie
5
Which of the following is an example of parallel construction?
I like running, swimming, and to play tennis.
I like running, swimming, and playing tennis.
I like running, swimming, and to have played tennis.
I like running, swimming, and played tennis.
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Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?
Repeating the 's' sound in 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore'.
Saying 'It's a beautiful day' when it's raining.
Comparing someone to a shining star.
Describing a tree as 'whispering' in a poem.
7
Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?
The waves crashed against the shore
The sun smiled down on the gloomy city
The wind whispered through the trees
The flowers danced in the breeze
8
Which of these is an example of anaphora?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Every day, I wake up
I love to dance
She runs every morning
9
What is the definition of pathetic fallacy?
Attributing plot or character emotions to weather
A form of personification
A type of weather
Weather contrasts plot
10
True or false: Allusions are direct references.
True
False
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Which of the following is an example of anthropomorphism?
The wind whispered through the trees
The raindrops kissed the ground
The sun smiled down on us
The cat danced across the room
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What is an example of a cultural allusion?
Star Wars
Hamlet
The Bible
The Odyssey

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