Literary Devices

In the sentence, 'The early bird catches the worm,' which literary device is most evident?

If a poem repeatedly uses the phrase 'eternal night' to emphasize a feeling of despair, which literary device is being employed?

Which literary device is used when an author writes, 'The wind whispered secrets through the trees?'

What literary device is demonstrated when a character says, 'It's raining cats and dogs!'?

The line, 'My love is like a red, red rose' exemplifies which literary device?

What effect does the use of onomatopoeia have in a poem?

In literature, what does an allusion typically aim to achieve?

Which literary device relies on the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words?

How does imagery primarily affect a reader's experience of a poem?

Which statement best defines the use of paradox in literature?

If a writer uses a dove to represent peace, what literary device are they using?

In poetry, what is the primary function of rhythm?

What is the purpose of consonance in poetry?

How does the use of hyperbole impact the tone of a statement?

If a poem has an atmosphere of gloom and despair, what literary element is most responsible for creating this?

How would you describe anthropomorphism?

What is the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

As a literary device, what does apostrophe enable a speaker to do?

What role does irony typically play in a narrative?

How does an author make use of a metaphor as a literary device?