#1
Which literary device is used in the following phrase: 'The darkness engulfed the room like a thick blanket'?
Simile
ExplanationComparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.
#2
What is the purpose of 'imagery' in literature?
To create mental images and sensory experiences for the reader
ExplanationUsing descriptive language to evoke sensory experiences.
#3
What literary term is used to describe the use of words that imitate the sound they represent, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss'?
Onomatopoeia
ExplanationWords that mimic the sounds they describe.
#4
What is the purpose of 'symbolism' in literature?
To represent abstract ideas or concepts through tangible objects or actions
ExplanationUsing objects or actions to represent deeper meanings.
#5
Which literary term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
Alliteration
ExplanationRepeating initial consonant sounds for effect.
#6
What does 'foreshadowing' refer to in literature?
Hinting at events to come later in the story
ExplanationGiving clues or hints about future events.
#7
In poetry, what does 'enjambment' refer to?
The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza
ExplanationCarrying a sentence or phrase over to the next line without punctuation.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of point of view in literature?
Fourth-person
ExplanationA perspective where the narrator knows all and sees all.
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'stream of consciousness' writing?
Uninterrupted flow of thoughts and feelings
ExplanationWriting that reflects the continuous flow of thoughts and emotions.
#10
What is 'dramatic irony' in literature?
When the audience knows something the characters do not
ExplanationThe audience's awareness of something the characters are unaware of.
#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
ExplanationUsing a related word to stand in for the actual thing.
#12
What is the main function of a 'foil' character in literature?
To serve as a mirror or contrast to another character
ExplanationHighlighting the traits of another character through contrast.
#13
What is the main characteristic of 'magical realism' in literature?
The use of supernatural elements in an otherwise ordinary setting
ExplanationBlending fantastical elements with realistic settings.
#14
In literature, what is the purpose of 'theme'?
To reveal universal truths or insights about life
ExplanationThe central message or insight about life.
#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
ExplanationA narrative with symbolic meaning.