5 Questions
What is the term for the emotional atmosphere created by a literary work?
Tone
Which literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words?
Alliteration
What is the study of meaning in language and the relationships between words, phrases, and their meanings called?
Semantics
Which figure of speech involves the comparison of one thing with another, using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What is the central idea or message of a literary work often explored throughout the text?
Theme
Test your knowledge of literary devices with this quiz on diction, metaphor, simile, and symbol. Identify and understand the use of these key elements in language and literature.
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