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Which literary device involves giving human qualities to an animal, thing, or idea? Example:"The moon watched over the night."
In a simile, how are unlike things compared? example 1:"He runs as fast as a cheetah." example 2:"Her eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky."
Which figure of speech does NOT use 'like' or 'as' in making a comparison between unlike things? Examples:"Her heart is a cold iron." "The classroom was a zoo." "Life is a rollercoaster."
Which literary device is characterized by exaggeration? Examples:"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." "She cried rivers of tears." "This book weighs a ton."
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What is irony? Example: Saying "Oh, great!" when something bad happens.
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'This is my brilliant son who failed out of college.' is an example of which literary device?
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Which literary device compares two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'?
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Which literary device involves giving human qualities to animals, objects, or abstract concepts?
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Which literary device repeats the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words? Examples:"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.""Sally sells seashells by the seashore.""Wild winds whip across the whistling woods."
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In a literary context, what is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents? For example, the dog went "woof woof."
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Which literary device creates a contrast between expectations and reality?
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Which literary device is defined as using symbols to represent ideas or qualities? A dove . The color black, a chain
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What does foreshadowing aim to do in a story? For example, a character finds a broken family photograph before a funeral.
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Which literary device makes an indirect reference to to a well-known person, place, or event without detailed explanation
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What does imagery in literature primarily aim to do? Example: Imagery: "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange, pink, and purple. The last rays of light sparkled on the ocean's surface, turning the waves into a shimmering blanket of gold." (description of details to see and imagine) or "The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, mingling with the sweet aroma of blooming jasmine, creating a comforting and inviting atmosphere in the small village." ( smell)
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Which term best describes the underlying message or concept explored in a work of literature?
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What literary device makes something seem a lot smaller or a lot less important than what it is? For example, "You will be finished in a second."
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What is Diction?
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What literary devices is this?"The lumpy, bumpy and jumpy road was tough to navigate." In this sentence, the repetition of the "mp" sound in "lumpy," "bumpy," and "jumpy"
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Which literary device involves creating a pattern of sounds in speech or writing?
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In literature, what does repetition aim to emphasize? For example, "She was happy, truly happy, so happy for the first time in years." Here, the repetition of "happy" reinforces or gives emphasis to ---------------
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Which of the following sentences demonstrates consonance?
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What does rhythm provide to poetry, prose, or song?
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Which literary device involves creating a flow of sounds through stressed and unstressed syllables?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
- Figures of speech change the literal meaning of words to express complexity, capture a physical or sensory effect, or extend meaning.
- Simile: a comparison between unlike things, using "like" or "as", e.g. "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
- Metaphor: a comparison between unlike things without the use of "like" or "as", e.g. "Your eyes are the windows to your soul."
- Hyperbole: an exaggeration, e.g. "I told you a million times to be quiet."
- Personification: giving human qualities to an animal, thing, or idea, e.g. "The wind screamed my name."
- Theme: the main idea of a story, or the message the author is conveying, usually about life, society, or human nature.
Flashbacks and Irony
- Flashback: a scene in a narrative that returns to an earlier time.
- Irony: a literary device for conveying meaning by saying the exact opposite of what is really meant, e.g. "This is my brilliant son who failed out of college."
Plot and Mood
- Plot: the fuel of the story, including elements of exposition, central conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
- Mood: the emotion that the reader feels while reading, e.g. sad, joyful, or angry.
Style and Tone
- Style: how something is said in literature, e.g. formal, informal, poetic, etc.
- Tone: the attitude an author takes toward the audience, subject, or character, conveyed through words and details.
Literary Devices Study Sheet
- Metaphor: compares two unrelated things or ideas to highlight a similarity in their qualities without using "like" or "as", e.g. "Time is a thief."
- Simile: compares two different things using "like" or "as", e.g. "Her smile is like the sun."
- Personification: gives human qualities or characteristics to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, e.g. "The wind whispered through the trees."
- Hyperbole: an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, e.g. "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
- Alliteration: the repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close succession, e.g. "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
- Onomatopoeia: a word that imitates the sound it represents, e.g. "The bees buzzed."
- Irony: a contrast or incongruity between expectations and reality, e.g. a fire station burning down.
- Symbolism: uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities, e.g. a dove symbolizing peace.
- Imagery: descriptive language that appeals to the senses, e.g. "The fragrant aroma of spring flowers filled the air."
- Foreshadowing: gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story, e.g. clouds gathering on the horizon.
- Allusion: a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, e.g. saying someone has a "Midas touch."
Consonance, Rhythm, and Repetition
- Consonance: the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase, e.g. "The lumpy, bumpy road was tough to navigate."
- Rhythm: the pattern of sounds in speech or writing, often created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, e.g. "The cat sat on the mat."
- Repetition: the literary device that involves intentionally using the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a particular idea or theme, e.g. "She was happy, truly happy, for the first time in years."
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Test your knowledge on figurative language, also known as figures of speech, which changes the literal meaning of words to convey complexity or add depth to a message. Explore common figures of speech like simile and metaphor with examples.
