Writing And Literature Quiz: Do You Know These Literary Terms?
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Do you know different literary terms? Here is a writing and literature quiz for you to help you test your knowledge. Having some knowledge of some basic literary terms is an essential requirement to write something that matters. This quiz is based on some literary terms that define and identify personification, alliteration, hyperbole, assonance, onomatopoeia, metaphor, and simile. Come, take this quiz, and score as much as you can. All the best to you and have fun!
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What is the repetition of the first consonant sound in words?
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Hyperbole
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Personification
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Alliteration
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Simile
Correct Answer
C. AlliterationExplanation
Alliteration refers to the repetition of the first consonant sound in words. It is a literary device commonly used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasize certain words or phrases, and add musicality to the writing. In alliteration, the repeated consonant sound can occur at the beginning of words or stressed syllables within words. It is often used to create memorable and catchy phrases, such as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."Rate this question:
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Vowel sound's repetition in the middle of words.
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Assonance
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Alliteration
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Hyperbole
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
A. AssonanceExplanation
Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in the middle of words. It is often used to create a musical or rhythmic effect in poetry or literature. This technique helps to enhance the overall sound and tone of the text. Alliteration, on the other hand, refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for emphasis, and onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or mimic sounds. Therefore, assonance is the correct answer as it specifically relates to the repetition of vowel sounds in the middle of words.Rate this question:
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Using descriptions to use the five senses of the reader is:
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Personification
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Imagery
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Metaphor
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
B. ImageryExplanation
Imagery is the correct answer because it refers to the use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses. By using descriptions that engage the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell), the writer creates a more immersive and vivid experience for the reader. This technique allows the reader to visualize and experience the scene or situation being described, making the writing more engaging and memorable.Rate this question:
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A direct comparison amongst objects; without including like or as:
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Personification
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
B. MetapHorExplanation
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as". It creates a comparison by stating that one thing is another thing. Unlike a simile, which uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison, a metaphor makes a direct and implicit comparison. For example, saying "He is a lion" is a metaphor that implies the person possesses qualities associated with a lion, such as bravery or strength. Therefore, a metaphor is the correct answer for the given description.Rate this question:
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Giving human traits to non-living things:
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Hyperbole
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Alliteration
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Assonance
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Personification
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D. PersonificationExplanation
Personification is the act of giving human traits or characteristics to non-living things. This literary device is often used to make inanimate objects or abstract concepts more relatable or vivid. It helps the reader to better understand or connect with the subject being described. In this case, giving human traits to non-living things is an example of personification.Rate this question:
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Using words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to:
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Alliteration
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Assonance
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Onomatopoeia
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
C. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
Onomatopoeia is the correct answer because it refers to the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe. It is a literary device used to create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader. Examples of onomatopoeic words include "buzz," "hiss," and "crash." This technique is commonly used in poetry, literature, and even in everyday language to add emphasis and create a more immersive reading experience.Rate this question:
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Obvious and intentional exaggeration:
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Hyperbole
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Metaphor
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Alliteration
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
A. HyperboleExplanation
Hyperbole is the correct answer because it refers to deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or dramatic effect. It is a figure of speech that is often used to make a point or create a vivid image in the reader's mind. In this case, the phrase "obvious and intentional exaggeration" clearly aligns with the definition of hyperbole, making it the most appropriate choice among the given options.Rate this question:
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I had to wait in line forever for those tickets!
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Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
D. HyperboleExplanation
The statement "I had to wait in line forever for those tickets!" is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. In this case, the speaker is exaggerating the length of time they had to wait in line, emphasizing the frustration or impatience they experienced.Rate this question:
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We need to weed the leafy garden.
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Simile
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Onomatopoeia
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Personification
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C. AssonanceExplanation
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. In the given sentence, the words "weed" and "leafy" have the same "ee" vowel sound, creating an assonance. Simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as". Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate sounds. Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human things. None of these figures of speech are present in the given sentence, making assonance the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Crocodiles' teeth are sharp daggers, so be careful.
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Personification
- D.
Assonance
Correct Answer
B. MetapHorExplanation
The given sentence compares crocodiles' teeth to sharp daggers, implying that the teeth are as sharp and dangerous as daggers. This comparison is a metaphor because it directly states that the teeth are daggers, without using "like" or "as."Rate this question:
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- 11.
Bumbling Bob blew a chance at batting baseballs with Braves' players.
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Assonance
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Imagery
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Hyperbole
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
D. AlliterationExplanation
The given sentence contains the repetition of the "b" sound in "Bumbling Bob blew" and "batting baseballs with Braves' players." This repetition of the initial consonant sound is an example of alliteration.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The baby's hand is as smooth as silk.
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Personification
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The given sentence compares the baby's hand to silk, using the word "as" to establish the comparison. This indicates that it is a simile, which is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the smoothness of the baby's hand is being likened to the smoothness of silk.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I tasted sour on my tongue and felt it in the back of my mouth. Then before I reached the door, the sting was burning down my legs and into my Sunday socks.
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Simile
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Metaphor
- C.
Imagery
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. ImageryExplanation
Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize, taste, touch, hear, or smell the details in the text. In this sentence, the words "sour on my tongue," "felt it in the back of my mouth," and "sting burning down my legs" evoke vivid sensory experiences, particularly taste and touch, which are classic examples of imagery. The passage does not use simile (comparison using "like" or "as"), metaphor (direct comparison), or personification (giving human traits to non-human things), making imagery the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The wilted flowers begged for water.
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Simile
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Personification
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Metaphor
- D.
Imagery
Correct Answer
B. PersonificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things. In this sentence, the wilted flowers are given the human action of begging for water. This personification helps to create a vivid image and evoke empathy for the flowers.Rate this question:
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I listened as my sister threw a huge rock into the river, and it went kerplunk!
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Simile
- B.
Onomatopoeia
- C.
Hyperbole
- D.
Assonance
Correct Answer
B. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
The correct answer is onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words are used to imitate or suggest sounds. In this sentence, the word "kerplunk" is used to imitate the sound of the rock hitting the water.Rate this question:
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