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Figurative Language/Literary Devices Review
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1
This image shows an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
2
Which of the following is NOT in parallel structure?
In some cases, we handle change with ease; in others, we struggle to adapt.
She was brushing her hair, freshened her lip-gloss, and took deep breaths
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." -Neil Armstrong
Many people like riding, hiking, biking, and swimming.
3
What type of figurative language is a comparison of two or more things
without
"like" or "as?"
Allusion
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
4
What type of literary device is used in the following excerpt of "American History"?
symbol
parallel structure
personification
simile
5
These sentences are examples of which type of figurative language?
Idiom
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Simile
6
What type of figurative language is a comparison of two or more things using "like" or "as?"
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
7
Which of the following creates the LEAST effective mood?
The silences. The bad atmosphere. All this … poison.
It was flooded in light – everything new, bright, & shiny. Nothing hidden.
George was especially happy that day.
..rattle of the cars, the ghost train diving between the grinning skeletons
8
Which of the following DOES NOT show unusual syntax?
When the car was delivered—three months later—she decided against it.
John opened the door and walked through.
But then it happened. And my entire life changed in an instance.
Forget them. Forget them all.
9
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The rain fell upon the plains.
The tree reached out and tapped my window.
The power lines swayed in the wind.
My window fogged up because of the cold.
10
What is a hyperbole?
An unusual expression.
An exaggeration
Giving human qualities to inanimate things.
A comparison
11
What type of figurative language is a word spelled in a way that imitates a sound?
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Assonance
Consonance
12
This is an example of what type of device?
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Idiom
13
What type of device is used in the picture?
Allusion
Metaphor
repetition
hyperbole
14
What type of literary device is used in the following excerpt of "American History"?
personification
metaphor
symbol
repetition
15
What type of literary device is used in the following excerpt of "American History"?
simile
allusion
personification
metaphor
16
What is diction?
The author's sentence structure
The author's word choice.
None of these.
The author's use of contrast
17
Which of the following does not show contrast?
Lenin was cruel, which Gladstone was not
I don't have any problem understanding why people flunk.
My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun
Unlike most babies, Stuart could walk as soon as he was born.
