Literary Devices and Language Terms
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What is an example of hyperbole?

  • The wind whispered through the trees.
  • A dove symbolizes peace.
  • Her smile was as bright as the sun.
  • I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. (correct)
  • Which term describes giving human qualities to non-human things?

  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Alliteration
  • Personification (correct)
  • What literary device is characterized by a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

  • Imagery
  • Personification
  • Simile (correct)
  • Metaphor
  • Which option is a type of language technique related to word choice?

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

    What is an example of onomatopoeia?

    <p>Buzz, hiss, bang.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device highlights a contrast between expectation and reality?

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

    What does imagery aim to achieve in writing?

    <p>Create mental images for the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the attitude a writer conveys towards a subject?

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

    What does foreshadowing provide in a story?

    <p>A hint of a future event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhetorical device appeals to an audience's emotions?

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

    What type of scene is a flashback?

    <p>A retrospective scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a group of words with a subject and a verb?

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

    What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions?

    <p>To emphasize a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhetorical device is primarily concerned with logic and facts?

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

    Which element provides additional information about other words in a sentence?

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

    What technique involves repeating words or phrases for emphasis?

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

    What is the primary function of literary devices in writing?

    <p>To enhance writing and convey meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes symbolism in literature?

    <p>An object representing something beyond its literal meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does diction affect the interpretation of a text?

    <p>By affecting the tone and reader's perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a simile and a metaphor?

    <p>Similes use 'like' or 'as', while metaphors do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is primarily associated with the arrangement of words to create meaning?

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

    Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

    <p>She sells sea shells by the sea shore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does imagery have on the reader?

    <p>It creates mental pictures and enhances understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does tone play in writing?

    <p>It conveys the writer's attitude towards the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of foreshadowing in a narrative?

    <p>To create suspense about future events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhetorical device is primarily concerned with establishing the speaker's credibility?

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

    What does a flashback typically provide in a story?

    <p>Background information about a character's past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element describes a group of words that includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone?

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

    Repetition in writing primarily serves what function?

    <p>To highlight key concepts and create emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhetorical device involves posing a question without the expectation of an answer?

    <p>Rhetorical question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pathos in persuasive writing?

    <p>To appeal to the reader's emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a modifier in a sentence?

    <p>She quickly ran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device involves an exaggerated statement to emphasize a point?

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

    What technique involves arranging words to create well-formed sentences that can influence the reader's understanding and effect?

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

    Which of the following best captures the essence of symbolism in literature?

    <p>Employing objects or figures to represent larger concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the technique primarily used to create mental images in writing.

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

    What is the primary role of alliteration in literary composition?

    <p>To generate rhythm and musicality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the speaker's or writer's attitude towards the subject in their work?

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

    Which of the following devices uses direct comparisons without employing 'like' or 'as'?

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

    What does the use of irony in literature often highlight?

    <p>A contradiction between expectations and reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of foreshadowing in a narrative?

    <p>To create suspense about future events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhetorical device aims to enhance the speaker's reliability?

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

    In writing, what effect does utilizing pathos primarily have on the audience?

    <p>It appeals to the audience's personal feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly differentiates between a clause and a phrase?

    <p>A clause includes a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of repetition in persuasive writing?

    <p>To reinforce key messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do modifiers play in sentence structure?

    <p>They provide additional details about other words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of writing does the term 'predicate' refer to?

    <p>The action or state described about the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common feature characterizes rhetorical questions?

    <p>They serve to persuade by implication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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