18 Questions
What figure of speech is used in the sentence, 'Oh, I love spending big bucks'?
Litotes
Which figure of speech is exemplified by the phrase, 'A million dollars is no small chunk of change'?
Metonymy
In the sentence 'All the world's a stage,' what figure of speech is being used?
Metaphor
Which figure of speech is represented by the sentence, 'That stuffed suit with the briefcase is a poor excuse for a salesman'?
Metonymy
What type of figure of speech is illustrated in the sentence, 'The clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog'?
Onomatopoeia
'He popped the jumbo shrimp in his mouth.' is an example of which figure of speech?
Oxymoron
What is literature?
A work of art that uses language creatively to portray human realities
What are the two main types of literature?
Oral and written
Which of the following is an example of non-fiction literature?
Autobiography
What is the central idea or purpose of a literary work called?
Theme
What is the act of creating and developing a character called?
Characterization
What is the struggle between opposing forces in a literary work called?
Conflict
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two dissimilar things using 'like' or 'as'
Which of these is an example of a synecdoche?
Tina is learning her ABC's in preschool
What is an epic in narrative poetry?
A lengthy poem about epic heroes and divine forces
Which type of poetry allows the writer to reveal characters directly through dialogue or monologue?
Dramatic poetry
What is a ballad in narrative poetry?
A narrative poem meant to be sung, usually telling a story about a person
Which famous English playwright is considered the most famous dramatic poet?
William Shakespeare
Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- 'Oh, I love spending big bucks' is an example of hyperbole, an exaggeration used for emphasis.
- 'A million dollars is no small chunk of change' exemplifies metaphor, a comparison between two unlike things without 'like' or 'as'.
- 'All the world's a stage' is an example of metaphor, where the world is compared to a stage.
- 'That stuffed suit with the briefcase is a poor excuse for a salesman' represents a metaphor, where a person is compared to a stuffed suit.
- 'The clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog' illustrates onomatopoeia, a word that imitates a sound.
- 'He popped the jumbo shrimp in his mouth' is an example of oxymoron, a combination of two contrasting words.
Literature
- Literature is written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value.
- The two main types of literature are fiction and non-fiction.
- A biography is an example of non-fiction literature.
Key Concepts in Literature
- The central idea or purpose of a literary work is called the theme.
- The act of creating and developing a character is called characterization.
- The struggle between opposing forces in a literary work is called conflict.
Poetry
- A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
- 'He is a shining light' is an example of a synecdoche, where a part of something represents the whole.
- An epic is a long, narrative poem that tells a heroic story.
- Dramatic poetry allows the writer to reveal characters directly through dialogue or monologue.
- A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story in verse, often with a folkloric or legendary theme.
- William Shakespeare is considered the most famous dramatic poet.
Test your knowledge of literature with this quiz covering types of literature including oral and written, as well as the differences between fiction and non-fiction works.
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