Literary Devices Quiz
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What literary device is used in the line 'The silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain'?

  • Allusion
  • Anticlimax
  • Alliteration (correct)
  • Simile

    • What literary device is employed in the lines 'Blow, blow thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude'?

  • Euphemism
  • Personification
  • Metaphor
  • Paradox (correct)

    • What literary device is used in the line 'I fall upon the thorns of life. I bleed'?

  • Pun
  • Paradox
  • Metaphor (correct)
  • Imagery

    • What literary device is exemplified in the lines 'Tlot-tlot, in the frosty silence. Tlot-tlot, in the echoing night'?

    <p>Onomatopoeia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme of the poem 'No Men are Foreign'?

    <p>Universal brotherhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    1. The silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain.

    a. Simile

    b. Alliteration

    c. Anticlimax

    d. Allusion

    1. Blow, blow thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind

    As man's ingratitude.

    a. Metaphor

    b. Personification

    c. Euphemism

    d. Paradox

    11.1 fall upon the thorns of life! I bleed.

    a. Metaphor

    b. Pun

    c. Paradox

    d. Imagery

    1. Tlot-tlot, in the frosty silence! Tlot-tlot, in the echoing night!

    a. Onomatopoeia

    b. Imagery

    c. Oxymoron

    d. Irony

    Q.2 The poem No Men are Foreign is a strong plea for universal brotherhood." Discuss.

    OR

    How does Sonnet 29 celebrate the presence of love in the poet's life?

    Q.3 "The Whites' downfall comes as the result of wishing for more than they actually needed." Discuss with reference to The Monkey's Paw

    OR

    How does The Swan Song convey the pathos of growing old?

    Q.4 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

    I. Sonnet

    IL. Ballad

    III. Lyric

    IV. Epic

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    What literary device is used in the line 'I fall upon the thorns of life. I bleed'?

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a biography?

    <p>A detailed description of a person's life, including intimate details and analysis of their personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a biography from a curriculum vitae (résumé)?

    <p>A biography presents a person's life story and experiences, while a résumé focuses on professional background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between an authorized biography and an autobiography?

    <p>An authorized biography is written with the permission and cooperation of the subject, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is legacy writing in the context of biographical coverage?

    <p>One in-depth form of biographical coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an autobiography from a biography?

    <p>An autobiography is written by the person themselves, while a biography is written with the permission and cooperation of the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Devices

    • The line "The silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain" uses alliteration.
    • The lines "Blow, blow thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude" employ personification.
    • The line "I fall upon the thorns of life. I bleed" uses metaphor.
    • The lines "Tlot-tlot, in the frosty silence. Tlot-tlot, in the echoing night" exemplify onomatopoeia.

    Poetry Analysis

    • The poem "No Men are Foreign" is a strong plea for universal brotherhood.
    • Sonnet 29 celebrates the presence of love in the poet's life.

    Literary Terms

    • Sonnet: a 14-line poem, usually written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme.
    • Ballad: a narrative poem that tells a story, often with a folkloric or legendary theme.
    • Lyric: a short poem that expresses the poet's feelings or emotions.
    • Epic: a long, narrative poem that tells a heroic story.

    Biographical Writing

    • A biography is a written account of a person's life, written by someone else.
    • A biography differs from a curriculum vitae (résumé) in that it provides a detailed, narrative account of a person's life, whereas a résumé is a brief summary of a person's education, work experience, and skills.
    • An authorized biography is written with the subject's permission and involvement, whereas an autobiography is written by the subject themselves.
    • Legacy writing refers to the process of writing a biography that captures a person's lasting impact or legacy.
    • An autobiography differs from a biography in that it is written by the subject themselves, providing a personal perspective on their life.

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    Test your knowledge of literary devices with this quiz! Identify similes, metaphors, alliteration, and more in famous literary quotes.

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