10 Questions
Which literary device involves using a word or phrase to create a mental image, such as comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What is the term for the underlying message or lesson that the author wants the reader to understand in a literary work?
Theme
Which type of appeal in writing tries to persuade through engaging the reader's emotions or feelings?
Ethical appeal
What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told, such as 'I', 'you', or 'he/she'?
Point of view
In writing, what term refers to the use of humor, exaggeration, or absurdity to make a point or create an effect?
Figurative language
Which term describes a literary technique where a word or phrase is used in a way that suggests more than its literal meaning?
Connotation
What rhetorical device is used when a writer repeats a word or phrase for emphasis?
Repetition
Which term refers to the emotional quality or atmosphere of a literary work?
Setting
What cognitive bias involves giving undue weight to recent events compared to earlier ones?
Present bias
Which term describes the implied meaning or message conveyed by a writer but not directly stated in the text?
'Implicit theme'
Test your knowledge on different writing styles, literary devices, and elements used in literature. From first person to third person point of view, to alliteration, metaphors, and conflict, this quiz covers a wide range of topics in writing and literature.
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