Literary Devices and Techniques Quiz
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What is a metaphor?

  • A play on words for humor.
  • A polite expression replacing harsh words.
  • A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
  • A comparison made between two unlike things. (correct)

    • Which term describes giving human characteristics to non-human elements?

  • Idioms
  • Personification (correct)
  • Imagery
  • Euphemism

    • What is the definition of an oxymoron?

  • A repetition of consonant sounds.
  • A type of exaggeration for effect.
  • A combination of contradictory words. (correct)
  • A brief cultural reference.

    • What literary device uses extreme exaggeration?

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

    Which of the following is a pun?

    <p>A play on words exploiting different meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character type remains unchanged throughout the narrative?

    <p>Static Character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conflict occurs within a character's mind?

    <p>Internal Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when the audience knows something the characters do not?

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

    Which literary device involves hints or clues about future events?

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

    What is indicated by the term 'implied theme' in a narrative?

    <p>A theme that is suggested through various story elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a quatrain?

    <p>A type of stanza consisting of four lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes enjambment?

    <p>A poetic device that continues a phrase to the next line without punctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a rhyme scheme?

    <p>A specific pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a stressed syllable in poetry?

    <p>A syllable that carries more emphasis or is pronounced at a higher pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes free verse poetry?

    <p>Poetry that is irregular and follows natural speech rhythms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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