Literary Devices and Techniques Quiz
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What is foreshadowing primarily used for in a story?

  • To provide background information about the characters
  • To give clues about future events (correct)
  • To recount past experiences
  • To create tension in dialogue

Which point of view allows the narrator to know everything about all characters?

  • 3rd Person Omniscient (correct)
  • 2nd Person
  • 3rd Person Limited
  • 1st Person

What purpose does juxtaposition serve in literature?

  • To create a backstory for a character
  • To provide a rhythmic structure
  • To compare similar ideas
  • To emphasize the contrast between two elements (correct)

What is the correct definition of diction?

<p>The arrangement and choice of words in a story (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

<p>It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the exact definition of a word?

<p>Denotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device describes a recurring image or symbol that helps develop a theme?

<p>Motif (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the narrative hook in a story?

<p>To capture the reader's attention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is indirect characterization achieved?

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Which term refers to the highest emotional point in the story?

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Which type of character remains unchanged throughout the story?

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What is the function of comic relief in a narrative?

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Which rhetorical appeal focuses on ethical or character-based persuasion?

<p>Ethos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the author's tone in a piece of writing?

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What type of conflict is described as occurring between a character and an outside force?

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Which device uses an exaggeration to make a point?

<p>Hyperbole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of giving human characteristics to an inanimate object?

<p>Personification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a widely used saying that does not match its literal meaning?

<p>Idiom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device involves connecting two unlike things by stating one is the other?

<p>Metaphor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device is characterized by the pairing of words with opposite meanings?

<p>Oxymoron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sound device involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds?

<p>Alliteration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of foreshadowing in narrative?

<p>To hint at events that will occur later (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a rhetorical device that replaces a harsh term with a softer one?

<p>Euphemism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an oxymoron in literature?

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Which of the following is an example of assonance?

<p>The wind breathed low and deep. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is used to provide a context or introduce a theme before the main text?

<p>Epigraph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a paradox from an oxymoron?

<p>A paradox presents a contradictory statement but holds a significant truth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of enjambment in poetry?

<p>To connect thoughts across lines without punctuation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these defines an idiom?

<p>A phrase with a meaning that is not literal or derived from the individual words. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is characterized by the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words?

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What defines a dichotomy in literature?

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Flashcards

Diction

The way in which words are chosen and arranged in writing to create a specific effect or convey a particular idea, point of view, or style.

Denotation

The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

Connotation

The emotional associations or secondary meanings associated with a word beyond its literal meaning.

Setting

The time, season, weather, place, and anything relating to the background of a story.

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Anecdote

A short story or brief incident within a larger narrative, often used to illustrate a point or provide a personal perspective.

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Oxymoron

Two opposing words placed together for a striking effect.

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Paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

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Dichotomy

Two contrasting themes that run throughout a novel.

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Epigraph

A short quote at the beginning of a book or chapter to suggest a theme.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds. Example: "Buzz" or "Hiss."

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Consonance

Repeating consonant sounds within words near each other.

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Extended Metaphor

A metaphor that is extended throughout a piece of writing.

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Simile

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as."

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Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike objects without using "like" or "as."

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Hyperbole

Exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

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Personification

Giving human qualities or actions to inanimate objects.

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Alliteration

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, like "Peter Piper Picked".

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Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds in a sequence of words.

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Rhyme

Words that sound the same.

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Motif

A recurring image, idea, or symbol that helps develop a theme throughout a story.

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Mood

The feeling the reader gets from a text.

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Tone

The attitude or feeling the author conveys through their writing.

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Suspense

An element in fiction used to create excitement or anticipation. The author uses techniques such as foreshadowing or cliffhangers to keep the reader engaged.

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Climax

The most dramatic moment in a story, where the conflict reaches its peak. It's often the turning point when the protagonist faces their biggest challenge.

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Logos

This persuasive tactic appeals to the reader's sense of logic and reason. It uses evidence, facts, and statistics to support an argument.

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Falling Action

A series of events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution. It's where the tension starts to ease and the story begins to wrap up.

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Fallacy

A deceptive argument used to mislead or manipulate. It can be used in advertising, politics, or everyday conversations.

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