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Which literary device uses 'as' or 'like' for comparison?
Which literary device uses 'as' or 'like' for comparison?
What does personification attribute to nonhuman figures or abstract concepts?
What does personification attribute to nonhuman figures or abstract concepts?
In what literary device are two contradictory words combined?
In what literary device are two contradictory words combined?
Which literary device involves an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
Which literary device involves an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
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What is the primary purpose of using alliteration in writing?
What is the primary purpose of using alliteration in writing?
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Which term describes a contrast between appearances and reality?
Which term describes a contrast between appearances and reality?
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What literary device is illustrated by the phrase 'the best of times, the worst of times'?
What literary device is illustrated by the phrase 'the best of times, the worst of times'?
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In which literary device does an author insert a famous quotation at the beginning of a work?
In which literary device does an author insert a famous quotation at the beginning of a work?
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What is the function of symbolism in literature?
What is the function of symbolism in literature?
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Which literary device serves to soften the impact of harsh realities?
Which literary device serves to soften the impact of harsh realities?
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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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Explore the fascinating world of literary devices through this quiz on figures of speech. From similes to allusions, enhance your understanding of how these techniques enrich narratives. Test your knowledge and see how well you can identify and apply various literary devices in your writing.
