Formalist Approach and Literary Devices Quiz
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What is the main focus of the formalist approach to literature?

  • The inherent features of the text, such as grammar, syntax, and literary devices (correct)
  • The author's biography and personal experiences
  • The historical and cultural context of the text
  • The reader's personal interpretation and response to the text

    • Which of the following is an example of a simile?

  • This tree is the god of the forest.
  • The sun is a bright orb in the sky.
  • Her eyes were shining diamonds.
  • You are as brave as a lion. (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of metaphor?

  • This tree is the god of the forest. (correct)
  • The tree felt smooth as sandstone.
  • The tree spread its gigantic, sun-flecked shoulders.
  • The sweet aroma of the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafted from the kitchen to the living room.

    • Which of the following is an example of imagery that engages the sense of sight?

    <p>The tree spread its gigantic, sun-flecked shoulders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of imagery that engages the sense of smell?

    <p>The sweet aroma of the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafted from the kitchen to the living room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following literary devices involves the direct comparison of two unlike objects?

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of symbolism according to the text?

    <p>Using words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas to represent something beyond the literal meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of personification given in the text?

    <p>The car needs a cold shower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sound device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

    <p>Alliteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of rhyme according to the text?

    <p>Matching vowel sounds at the end of words or lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sound device involves the repetition of any words, phrases, sentences or lines within a poem?

    <p>Repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of onomatopoeia according to the text?

    <p>Using words which imitate the natural sounds of things</p> Signup and view all the answers

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