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What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile in literary devices?
What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile in literary devices?
- Both use the words 'as' or 'like'.
- A metaphor includes a direct comparison.
- A metaphor does not use comparative words. (correct)
- A metaphor is an exaggerated statement.
Which literary device involves attributing human characteristics to nonhuman entities?
Which literary device involves attributing human characteristics to nonhuman entities?
- Personification (correct)
- Juxtaposition
- Euphemism
- Hyperbole
What is the primary purpose of using hyperbole in writing?
What is the primary purpose of using hyperbole in writing?
- To emphasize feelings through exaggeration. (correct)
- To introduce an indirect reference.
- To provide a factual statement.
- To express a clearly defined comparison.
In what way does irony commonly manifest in literary works?
In what way does irony commonly manifest in literary works?
What is the effect of juxtaposition in literature?
What is the effect of juxtaposition in literature?
Which example best illustrates the concept of alliteration?
Which example best illustrates the concept of alliteration?
What literary purpose does an epigraph serve in a work?
What literary purpose does an epigraph serve in a work?
What is an example of oxymoron in literary devices?
What is an example of oxymoron in literary devices?
What distinguishes allusion from other literary devices?
What distinguishes allusion from other literary devices?
Which statement represents a euphemism?
Which statement represents a euphemism?
Study Notes
Figures of Speech/Literary Devices
- Literary devices enhance writing by expressing ideas and improving narrative.
- They highlight important concepts and foster connections between readers and characters/themes.
Simile
- A comparison using "like" or "as".
- Example: "She is vicious as a lion."
Metaphor
- Describes actions or objects in non-literal terms.
- Example: "The clouds are soft cottons in the sky."
Personification
- Assigns human-like qualities to nonhuman entities or abstract concepts.
Hyperbole
- An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
- Example: "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
Irony
- Highlights contrast between reality and appearance.
- Example: A man tasting his wife’s meal & claiming, "I shall never eat this again."
Allusion
- An indirect reference to an external figure, place, event, or idea.
- Example: "Stop acting so smart—it's not like you're Einstein or something."
Juxtaposition
- Comparing and contrasting two or more different ideas or characters.
- Example: "A Tale of Two Cities" opens with "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Euphemism
- A mild or indirect term used instead of a harsh or blunt one.
- Example: "I'm so sorry, but he didn't make it" as a softer way to say someone died.
Oxymoron
- A combination of contradictory terms.
- Examples include "deafening silence," "organized chaos," and "bittersweet."
Epigraph
- A quotation or short text inserted at the beginning of a larger text.
- Example: "Lawyers, I suppose, were children once." from "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Alliteration
- A series of words starting with the same sound.
- Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Symbolism
- Represents deeper meanings through objects, figures, or events in literature.
- Example: In "The Great Gatsby," the green light symbolizes Gatsby's hope and dreams.
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This quiz covers various figures of speech and literary devices that enhance writing and storytelling. Explore concepts like simile, metaphor, personification, and more, with examples to test your understanding. Perfect for literature students looking to deepen their grasp of these essential tools.
