Literary Devices

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Which literary device is exemplified in the phrase 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'?

  • Allusion
  • Hyperbole
  • Onomatopoeia
  • Alliteration (correct)

A novel features a protagonist battling inner demons and struggling with self-doubt. Which type of conflict is primarily represented?

  • Human vs. Self (correct)
  • Human vs. Human
  • Human vs. Nature
  • Human vs. Society

In literature, what is the primary purpose of using foreshadowing?

  • To fully resolve all conflicts immediately.
  • To build suspense by hinting at future events. (correct)
  • To provide comic relief.
  • To confuse the reader with irrelevant information.

When a character’s dialogue includes slang and informal language common to a specific region, which literary device is being employed?

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What is the literary term for a comparison that uses 'like' or 'as' to show similarity between two different things?

<p>Simile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is used when an author references Greek mythology in their novel?

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In writing, what is the main purpose of a flashback?

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The statement “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is an example of which literary device?

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What literary device is being used when an author gives human characteristics to inanimate objects?

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An expression like 'break a leg,' which has a different meaning than the literal words suggest, is an example of what?

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When a story's atmosphere is described as cheerful and bright, which literary element is the author emphasizing?

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In a narrative, who is responsible for telling the story to the audience?

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A poem uses the word 'buzz' to refer to the sound of a bee. This is an example of which literary device?

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What type of conflict is represented when characters are faced with surviving a natural disaster?

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Which literary device is used to make a direct comparison by stating that one thing is another?

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If a character is in conflict with the government, what type of conflict is represented?

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An author uses formal language and complex sentence structures. What aspect of writing is being highlighted?

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In a story involving a battle with mythical creatures, which type of conflict is predominantly featured?

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The phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees' is an example of which literary device?

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In a story set in a dark and eerie castle, which literary element is predominantly established?

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Flashcards

Alliteration

Repetition of the same initial sounds in words.

Allusion

A reference to a famous person, place, thing, or work.

Conflict

A struggle the main character must face.

Diction

The way characters speak; authors may use everyday language.

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Flashback

A past event revealed to explain the present or a character’s motivation.

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Foreshadowing

A subtle hint about future events to build suspense.

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Hyperbole

Deliberate and obvious exaggeration.

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Idiom

A cultural expression with a non-literal meaning.

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Metaphor

A comparison stating one thing is another.

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Mood

The feeling or atmosphere the author creates.

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Narrator

A character telling a story.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds.

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Personification

Giving human traits to non-human things.

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Simile

A comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Study Notes

  • Alliteration involves repeating the same initial sounds in words.
  • Example: "The sun sank slowly."
  • Allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, thing, or work.
  • Example: Shakespeare
  • Conflict is a struggle faced by the main character.
  • Types of conflict: Human vs. Self, Human vs. Human, Human vs. Nature, Human vs. Society, Human vs. Supernatural.
  • Diction refers to how characters speak, and authors may use everyday language.
  • Colloquialism is everyday language
  • Flashback is a past event that is revealed to explain the present.
  • Foreshadowing is a subtle hint about future events used to build suspense.
  • Hyperbole is exaggeration.
  • Idiom, a cultural expression, has a non-literal meaning
  • Example: "Math is a piece of cake!"
  • Metaphor is a comparison stating one thing is another.
  • Example: "She is a ray of sunshine."
  • Mood is the overall feeling that is conveyed
  • Examples: hopeful, dark, sombre
  • Narrator is a character telling a story.
  • Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds.
  • Personification means giving human traits to non-humans.
  • Simile compares two things using "like" or "as."

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