The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

What literary device is used in the sentence 'The best remedy for those who are frightened, lonely or unhappy is to go outside...'?

What is Anne comparing herself to in the sentence 'I wander from room to room, climb up and down the stairs and feel like a songbird whose wings have been ripped off...'?

What human trait is given to paper in the sentence 'Paper is more patient than people.'?

What is the purpose of Anne's comparison of going outside to medicinal cures?

What is the literary device used in the sentence 'Paper is more patient than people.'?

Why does Anne want to go outside?

What connects the two objects in a simile?

What does Anne's diary provide her with?

What is the genre of Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl?

Why was Anne Frank hiding in an attic with seven other people?

What is characteristic of Anne's writing style?

What is the purpose of Anne's father asking Mr. Kleiman to bring a Christian Bible?

What literary term is demonstrated when Anne says, 'Jesus and Hanukkah don't exactly go together'?

What is the effect of Anne's use of hyperbole in her writing?

What does Anne's statement, 'It goes on forever, and if I don't shut my eyes tight, my head starts to spin,' reveal about her feelings?

Context of The Diary of a Young Girl

The Diary of a Young Girl is a journal written by Anne Frank between the ages of 13-15 while hiding in an attic with seven others, fearing for their lives under Nazi occupation.
Anne's writing style and ability to articulate her emotions is reminiscent of a more mature, experienced writer.

Literary Terms in The Diary of a Young Girl

Allusion: a reference to a literary work or historical event; example: Anne's father asks Mr. Kleiman to bring a Christian Bible for Anne to read, and Mr. Franke jokes about giving it to her for 'St. Nicholas Day', making a connection between Jesus and Hanukkah.
Hyperbole: an exaggeration made for dramatic effect; example: Anne writes that Dussel's 15-minute prayer seems to go on 'forever', emphasizing the slow passage of time.
Metaphor: a direct comparison of two things that are not alike but share a similar trait; example: Anne compares nature to medicinal cures, saying it can make someone feel better.
Personification: giving human attributes to things that are not human; example: Anne writes that 'Paper is more patient than people', giving her journal human-like patience.
Simile: a comparison of two things using the words 'like' or 'as'; example: Anne compares herself to a songbird trapped in a cage, expressing her frustration at being trapped inside.

This quiz is about Anne Frank's diary, a journal of her experiences hiding in an attic with seven others during Nazi occupation, and her struggles as a teenager.