8 Questions
Which literary device is defined as a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common and does not use 'like' or 'as'?
Metaphor
What is the term for a reference to something from another text, historical event, or common saying that the reader is likely familiar with?
Allusion
In literature, what is defined as the repetition of beginning consonant sound in two or more neighboring words?
Alliteration
What term describes a scene that interrupts the chronological sequence or 'present' storyline to show readers a scene from the past?
Flashback
What literary device provides the audience with a break from the tension of the drama through a humorous action, dialogue, or line?
Comic Relief
What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things, often using like or as?
Simile
Which literary device compares two unlike things to highlight a similar quality, usually to make an argument?
Analogy
What term describes hints or warnings of things to come later in a story?
Foreshadow
Test your knowledge of literary devices with this quiz! Explore concepts such as comic relief, allusion, alliteration, simile, and metaphor.
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