15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of literary devices?
To create confusion and ambiguity in the writing
What are literary devices primarily used in?
Poetry
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used literary device discussed in the text?
Symbolism
Which literary device is used to create vivid pictures in the minds of readers?
Imagery
What is the primary speaker or viewpoint of a literary work called?
Point of View
What literary device is a direct comparison?
Metaphor
Which type of rhyme occurs when a line in the middle of a metrical line of poetry is rhymed with a word in the line that follows it or even within a single line?
Internal rhyme
What is the term for a line of poetry which does not end at the close of a standard grammatical break and instead, the thought is carried over from one line to the next?
Enjambment
What type of poem uses the first letters of the lines to spell out a word or words that contribute to the theme or message of the poem?
Acrostic
Which literary device is being used in John Keats' 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'?
Ekphrasis
What is the main theme of John Keats' 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'?
Love
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
''The brightness of Juliet's cheek would shame those stars''
What is the purpose of onomatopoeia in Alfred Noyes' ''The Highwayman''?
To describe the sound of horses' hooves
What is the fate of the two lovers depicted on the urn in John Keats' 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'?
They are frozen in position and unable to reach each other
What does the literary device ekphrasis refer to?
A description of a work of visual art in a literary work
Test your knowledge of poetic devices with this quiz on caesuras and end-stopped lines! Explore how pauses and grammatical breaks enhance the rhythm and meaning of poetry, using examples from Adrienne Rich's renowned poem 'Diving into the Wreck'. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of these powerful techniques.
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