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What is the correct definition of a simile?
Which figure of speech involves pairing two opposing words together?
What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Which figure of speech involves attaching human traits to inanimate objects?
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Which figure of speech combines contradicting words that may actually be true?
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What is the defining feature of irony?
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Which literary device is being described as a technique used to add texture, energy, and excitement to the narrative?
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Which sense is NOT typically associated with the use of imagery in literature?
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What sense is emphasized in the example 'The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but salty caramel blended together on her tongue'?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of imagery used in the text?
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Which of the following senses is NOT represented by the Mnemonic TTHSS?
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In the Mnemonic TTHSS, which sense does 'Gustatory' relate to?
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What does the idiom 'hold your horses' mean?
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In the sentence 'Don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched,' what does this mean?
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What does the phrase 'it takes two to tango' imply?
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In the sentence 'Marites had her ear to the ground every time she is with her friends in the neighborhood,' what does this indicate?
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What sense is predominantly used in the sentence 'The old man took the handful of dust and sifted it through his fingers'?
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Which metaphorical statement is provided in the text?
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Which figure of speech is used in the line 'Oh, moon! Could you play with us tonight?'
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What sound device is exemplified in the line 'Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers'?
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In the sentence 'He is too smart not to be able to solve simple equations,' what literary device is being used?
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Which type of repetition is evident in 'Dan declares that he deserves to debate'?
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What type of literary device is 'A tree whose hungry mouth is prest.'?
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In the phrase 'Crooks conspire with the kind king,' what sound device is used?
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What literary device is exemplified in the line 'Grief creeps in just like a thief and steals all joy away'?
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In the line 'Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night;', what literary device is used?
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Which poem contains a line that exemplifies cacophony?
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What is the main difference between assonance and consonance?
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Which of the following lines demonstrates consonance?
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What is cacophony according to the given excerpts?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
- Literary devices are techniques used to add texture, energy, and excitement to the narrative, grip the readers' imagination, and convey information.
- Types of literary devices include:
- Imagery
- Figures of Speech
- Idiomatic Expression
Imagery
- Imagery is a literary device that uses vivid description to appeal to a reader's senses and create an image or idea in their head.
- It involves using sensory language to describe:
- Touch (Tactile)
- Taste (Gustatory)
- Hearing (Auditory)
- Sight (Visual)
- Smell (Olfactory)
Figures of Speech
- Figures of speech are words or expressions used to convey meaning beyond literal interpretation.
- Examples of figures of speech include:
- Metaphor (direct comparison)
- Simile (indirect comparison)
- Personification (attaching human traits to inanimate objects)
- Apostrophe (addressing a person or entity not present)
- Irony (situation or action opposite of what is expected)
Idiomatic Expression
- Idiomatic expressions are phrases or sentences that use figurative language to convey meaning.
- Examples of idiomatic expressions include:
- "Hold your horses" (be patient)
- "It takes two to tango" (situation involves two people and they are both responsible)
- "Don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched" (don't make plans for something that might not happen)
Sound Devices
- Sound devices are literary tools used to create specific auditory effects in writing.
- Types of sound devices include:
- Alliteration (repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words)
- Assonance (repetition of vowel sounds)
- Consonance (repetition of consonant sounds)
- Cacophony (combination of jarring words that sound harsh or unpleasant together)
Alliteration
- Alliteration is the repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.
- It can occur in:
- Consecutive words
- Non-consecutive words
- Stressed syllables
Assonance
- Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds.
- It can occur in:
- Beginning of words
- Middle of words
- End of words
Consonance
- Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.
- It can occur in:
- Middle of words
- End of words
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Test your knowledge of literary devices used in poetry, novels, and storytelling. Explore techniques such as imagery, figures of speech, and idiomatic expressions.
