Literary Devices and Vocabulary Quiz

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What does the word 'mollify' most closely mean?

To make soft (correct)

To make hard

To enhance

To confuse

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'cacophony'?

The city traffic created a cacophony that hindered focus. (correct)

A cacophony erupted from the peaceful garden.

The musician created a cacophony of harmonious sounds.

The cacophony of laughter filled the room.

What does the root word of 'egocentric' imply?

Group-oriented

Other-focused

Independent

Self-centered (correct)

Which of the following describes something that is 'monolithic'?

Massive and uniform Signup and view all the answers

The word 'obsequious' primarily suggests which of the following behaviors?

Excessively obedient Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is characterized by exaggeration for emphasis?

Hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of symbolism in literature?

To use symbols that convey deeper meanings Signup and view all the answers

Which device makes a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

The wind whispers words Signup and view all the answers

What does a paradox typically express in a literary context?

A seemingly contradictory statement that reveals truth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes assonance?

The repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves the use of vivid language that appeals to the five senses?

Imagery Signup and view all the answers

Which device is characterized by addressing someone or something that cannot respond?

Apostrophe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines a verb correctly?

A word that shows action, being, or links a subject to its subject complement Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

The noun or phrase that the sentence is about Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not classified as a subordinating conjunction?

and Signup and view all the answers

Identify the part of speech for the word 'quickly' in this sentence: 'She completed her homework quickly.'

Adverb Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The team won the game, but they played poorly', the word 'but' is functioning as which part of speech?

Conjunction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly lists the subject pronouns?

I, you, he, she, it, we, they Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an interjection in a sentence?

To express strong emotions without grammatical function Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of words can be classified as coordinating conjunctions?

but, or Signup and view all the answers