Comparing And Contrasting A Literary Device Quiz
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"Buzzz" went the bee past Thomas's face. This is an example of what literary device? Choose one.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Onomatopoeia
- C.
Alliteration
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B. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as "Buzzz."Rate this question:
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- 2.
"Darkness has a way of falling down on you around here," Thomas's father told him. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. PersonificationExplanation
Personification gives the qualities of person to an inanimate object or natural force, such as the darkness of night. People can fall, but darkness doesn't really fall!Rate this question:
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- 3.
____________________ is when the author gives a hint about events to come later in the story. Fill in the blank with the best answer.
Correct Answer
ForeshadowingExplanation
Foreshadowing is a literary technique used by authors to hint or suggest future events in a story. It creates suspense and anticipation by giving readers clues about what may happen later on. By using foreshadowing, authors can build tension and prepare readers for upcoming plot twists or developments. This technique adds depth to the story and allows readers to engage with the narrative on a deeper level.Rate this question:
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...with the night coming like liquid behind him. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Simile
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C. SimileExplanation
A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." The night is being compared to liquid here.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He could hear the wind whistling by his ears. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Alliteration
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Personification
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C. PersonificationExplanation
The wind is being personified as being able to whistle, which is really something people do, not wind!Rate this question:
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- 6.
A man swung down from a mile-high spruce. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Onomatopoeia
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B. HyperboleExplanation
A hyperbole is an extravagant exaggeration; in this sentence, the spruce tree's height is being exaggerated by being described as a full mile high.Rate this question:
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- 7.
True or false: An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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A. TrueExplanation
An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates or suggests the sound it represents. It is a figure of speech that uses words to create sound effects, often used in literature and everyday language. Examples of onomatopoeic words include "buzz," "splash," and "meow," which mimic the sounds of a bee, water, and a cat respectively. Therefore, the statement "An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents" is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Their wings were blue and silver sails. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Simile
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B. MetaphorExplanation
A metaphor compares 2 unlike things without using "like" or "as." This sentence is indirectly comparing the birds' wings to sailboat sails.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The hair hanging mosslike from its jowls bristled and tumbled gold and orange. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Imagery
- B.
Foreshadowing
- C.
Metaphor
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A. ImageryExplanation
Imagery is descriptive writing that helps you paint an image in your mind by appealing to your five senses. The sentence above uses specific colors and comparisons to help you imagine what Pluto's beard looks like.Rate this question:
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- 10.
"Ahhhh" something said behind him. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Imagery
- B.
Onomatopoeia
- C.
Alliteration
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B. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
"Ahhhh" resprents the sound of a person or thing moaning at Thomas.Rate this question:
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A metaphor _____________ two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
Correct Answer
compares
compareExplanation
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another thing. It does not use the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison. Instead, it directly equates the two things, highlighting their similarities or shared characteristics.Rate this question:
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I think of you a million times a day. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Alliteration
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B. HyperboleExplanation
This is an exaggeration, making it a hyperbole, because we probably can't think of someone a million times in one day!Rate this question:
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- 13.
"BOOM!" went the dynamite as it blew through the trees and mountainside. This is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Onomatopoeia
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Simile
Correct Answer
A. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as "BOOM!"Rate this question:
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- 14.
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of words in a sentence.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This is false because "alliteration" is a repetition of sounds in a group of words."Rate this question:
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