Which of these is an example of alliteration?

The big brown bear barked bravely.

What is the main purpose of imagery in a story?

To create a picture in the reader’s mind

Which of the following best defines “foreshadowing”?

A hint or clue about what will happen later

Which of the following best describes symbolism?

A physical object that represents a deeper meaning

What does the setting of a story refer to?

The time and place of the story

A flashback is a literary device used to:

Show something that happened earlier in time

What is the difference between tone and mood?

Tone is the author's attitude, mood is how the reader feels

When the opposite of what is expected happens

What is the theme of a story?

The deeper message or lesson of the story

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G8 U4: Literary Devices pre-test

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1
Which literary device is used when a word sounds like what it means?
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Irony
Hyperbole
2
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
The wind howled all night.
He was quiet as a mouse.
The stars danced in the sky.
I could sleep for a year.
3
Which of these is an example of alliteration?
The stars were shining brightly.
He ran across the field.
It was a dark and stormy night.
The big brown bear barked bravely.
4
What is the main purpose of imagery in a story?
To give the story a surprising ending
To create a picture in the reader’s mind
To tell the reader the author's opinion
To describe characters' emotions
5
Which of the following best defines “foreshadowing”?
A flashback to an earlier time
A sudden and unexpected twist
A repeating word or phrase
A hint or clue about what will happen later
6
Which of the following best describes symbolism?
A physical object that represents a deeper meaning
A long speech in a play
A character who changes over time
A scene that includes strong sensory details
7
“The classroom was a zoo.” This sentence is an example of
Simile
Irony
Personification
Metaphor
8
What does the setting of a story refer to?
The time and place of the story
The events that happen
The dialogue between characters
The characters' emotions
9
What type of tone would best describe the sentence: “I can’t believe I studied all night for this test”?
Excited
Sarcastic
Joyful
Peaceful
10
A flashback is a literary device used to:
Create a sudden twist
Show something that happened earlier in time
Show events that will happen in the future
Describe a dream sequence
11
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is about the characters, mood is about the setting
Tone is the author's attitude, mood is how the reader feels
There is no difference—they are the same
Tone uses rhyme, mood uses imagery
12
What is irony?
A situation that ends the way everyone expected
A repeated theme in a story
When the opposite of what is expected happens
A statement that is always true
13
“Bang!” “Crash!” and “Buzz!” are examples of:
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Irony
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of figurative language?
Personification
Chronological order
Metaphor
Simile
15
What is the author’s tone if the writing is full of jokes and exaggerations?
Angry
Serious
Humorous
Mysterious
16
What is the theme of a story?
The time and place of the story
The characters’ goals and motivations
The author's writing style
The deeper message or lesson of the story
17
What is a simile?
A hint about something that will happen later
·A comparison that says one thing is another
A comparison using like or as
A word that imitates a sound
18
1.The sentence “Her eyes were lasers” is an example of:
Metaphor
Irony
Hyperbole
Simile
19
Why do authors use repetition in literature?
To change the story’s setting
To entertain the reader
To emphasize a point or idea
·To create confusion
20
Which sentence contains personification?
The trees danced in the wind.
The sun was a golden coin.
Her voice was music to his ears.
He ran as fast as lightning.

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