#1
Which literary device is used in the following phrase: 'The darkness engulfed the room like a thick blanket'?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
#2
What is the purpose of 'imagery' in literature?
To create mental images and sensory experiences for the reader
To provide historical context
To emphasize a character's emotions
To establish the setting of the story
#3
What literary term is used to describe the use of words that imitate the sound they represent, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss'?
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Assonance
Consonance
#4
What is the purpose of 'symbolism' in literature?
To represent abstract ideas or concepts through tangible objects or actions
To convey information directly to the reader
To create suspense and mystery
To establish the tone of the story
#5
Which literary term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Consonance
Alliteration
#6
What does 'foreshadowing' refer to in literature?
Hinting at events to come later in the story
Creating a mysterious atmosphere
Revealing the ending at the beginning
Portraying the protagonist's internal thoughts
#7
In poetry, what does 'enjambment' refer to?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza
The use of words that imitate the sound they describe
The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of point of view in literature?
First-person
Second-person
Fourth-person
Third-person
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'stream of consciousness' writing?
Linear and chronological narrative
Objective and detached narration
Uninterrupted flow of thoughts and feelings
Structured plot with clear exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution
#10
What is 'dramatic irony' in literature?
When the audience knows something the characters do not
When the outcome of events is the opposite of what was expected
When a character speaks to an audience or themselves revealing inner thoughts
When a character's intentions are unclear or ambiguous
#11
What is 'metonymy' in literary terms?
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated
The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words in a line of poetry
The use of a word whose sound suggests its meaning
A figure of speech that involves an overstatement or exaggeration for emphasis
#12
What is the main function of a 'foil' character in literature?
To provide comic relief
To serve as a mirror or contrast to another character
To narrate the story from an omniscient perspective
To act as the primary antagonist
#13
What is the main characteristic of 'magical realism' in literature?
The use of supernatural elements in an otherwise ordinary setting
The portrayal of characters with superhuman abilities
The focus on rational and logical explanations for events
The absence of any fantastical elements
#14
In literature, what is the purpose of 'theme'?
To entertain readers with an exciting plot
To reveal universal truths or insights about life
To introduce conflict and tension
To describe the physical surroundings of a story
#15
What is 'allegory' in literature?
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated
The use of words that imitate the sound they describe
The use of a word whose sound suggests its meaning