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What defines a simile?
What defines a simile?
Which of the following best describes hyperbole?
Which of the following best describes hyperbole?
What is onomatopoeia?
What is onomatopoeia?
What is the purpose of personification?
What is the purpose of personification?
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What does parallelism involve in writing?
What does parallelism involve in writing?
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Which term describes a rhetorical question?
Which term describes a rhetorical question?
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What does symbolism do in literary works?
What does symbolism do in literary works?
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Which of the following best defines alliteration?
Which of the following best defines alliteration?
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Which literary device uses exaggeration to emphasize a point?
Which literary device uses exaggeration to emphasize a point?
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What is the main characteristic of an allusion in writing?
What is the main characteristic of an allusion in writing?
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What does assonance refer to in written language?
What does assonance refer to in written language?
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In what way does personification affect the reader's understanding?
In what way does personification affect the reader's understanding?
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What literary technique is employed when a sentence contains repeating components?
What literary technique is employed when a sentence contains repeating components?
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Which device would most likely create a vivid image by reflecting human traits in non-human objects?
Which device would most likely create a vivid image by reflecting human traits in non-human objects?
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What is the effect of using repetition in writing?
What is the effect of using repetition in writing?
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Which of the following best describes onomatopoeia?
Which of the following best describes onomatopoeia?
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How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
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What role does humor typically play in writing?
What role does humor typically play in writing?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
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Anecdote is a short story about an interesting incident, often personal and based on real people. It can be humorous but doesn't have to be.
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Allusion is an indirect reference to something that is not identified but is intended to be recognized.
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Simile compares two dissimilar things or ideas using the words “like” or “as”.
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Metaphor compares two dissimilar things or ideas without using the words “like” or “as”.
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Hyperbole exaggerates an idea or statement.
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Understatement positions an idea or statement as less important or weaker than what it is.
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Explicitly stated facts are facts directly stated in the text.
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Quotations can be used to begin or end a piece of writing. They can often be inspiring or memorable and can add emotion to the main topic or theme.
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Rhetorical Questions are questions where there is no intended answer, or the answer is implied or obvious. They can be an effective way to make a point.
Sound Devices
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Onomatopoeia occurs when the meaning of a word is reflected in its sound.
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Rhyme occurs when words within the same sentence or grouping have similar sounds, usually in the ending syllables.
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Assonance occurs when a vowel sound in nearby words is repeated
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Consonance occurs when a consonant sound in nearby words is repeated.
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Alliteration occurs when two or three words in sequence begin with the same sound (not necessarily the same letter).
Techniques
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Humor can be used to entertain.
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Repetition of ideas, phrases, and words can be very effective and is often used for emphasis.
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Parallelism refers to repeating components of a sentence.
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Personification describes an object figuratively with human traits to craft a vivid image of that object in the reader's mind.
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Symbolism uses an object to represent an abstract concept and thereby provide deeper meaning. It gives an object, idea, or action a meaning more significant than or different from its literal definition.
Literary Devices
- Anecdote: A short story about a real-life event, often personal and humorous.
- Allusion: An indirect reference to something not explicitly identified, meant to be recognized.
- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as" between two dissimilar things or ideas.
- Metaphor: A comparison between two dissimilar things or ideas without using "like" or "as".
- Hyperbole: An exaggeration of an idea or statement for emphasis.
- Understatement: Presents an idea or statement as less important than it actually is.
- Explicitly stated facts: Directly stated information within the text.
- Quotation: A direct quote from a source, often used to begin or end writing.
- Rhetorical Question: A question posed without an expected answer, aiming to emphasize a point.
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate the sounds they describe.
- Rhyme: Words with similar sounds, usually in the ending syllables.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
- Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.
- Alliteration: Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of two or more words in a sequence.
- Humour: Can entertain and engage the audience.
- Repetition: Repeating ideas, phrases, or words for emphasis.
- Parallelism: Repeating sentence structures or components for a rhythmic effect.
- Personification: Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.
- Symbolism: Using an object to represent a larger, abstract concept.
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This quiz covers essential literary devices such as anecdotes, allusions, similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and more. Understanding these devices is crucial for analyzing and creating effective literature. Test your knowledge on how these techniques enhance writing.
