#1
Which literary device is used in the following sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky'?
Personification
ExplanationAttributing human qualities to non-human entities.
#2
Identify the literary device in the following phrase: 'His words cut deeper than a knife.'
Metaphor
ExplanationComparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
#3
In literature, what does 'diction' refer to?
The author's choice of words
ExplanationThe selection and arrangement of words in a literary work.
#4
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
The clock ticked loudly
ExplanationWords that imitate the sound they represent.
#5
What is the term for the comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
ExplanationMaking a comparison using 'like' or 'as' to create vivid imagery.
#6
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?
Metaphor
ExplanationImplied comparison between two different things.
#7
In literature, what does 'foreshadowing' refer to?
Hinting at future events
ExplanationProviding hints or clues about events to come later in the story.
#8
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
Jumbo shrimp
ExplanationCombining contradictory terms to create a unique effect.
#9
Which of the following is an example of a motif in literature?
A recurring symbol, theme, or idea
ExplanationA recurring element that contributes to the theme or mood of a work.
#10
What is the term for the intentional use of a word or phrase in a way contradictory to its literal meaning?
Irony
ExplanationSaying one thing while meaning the opposite for emphasis or humor.
#11
What is the term for the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities?
Allegory
ExplanationUsing symbolic figures, actions, or imagery to convey abstract ideas.
#12
What is the term for the emotional atmosphere created by a literary work?
Mood
ExplanationThe overall feeling or vibe evoked in a reader by a text.
#13
What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
Alliteration
ExplanationRepeating initial consonant sounds for emphasis or musical effect.
#14
Which literary device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences?
Anaphora
ExplanationRepeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses for emphasis.