Literary Devices

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Which literary device involves the comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"?

  1. Simile

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".

Which literary device involves giving human qualities to an animal, object, or idea?

  1. Simile

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Personification is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.

Which literary device involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words?

  1. Simile

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alliteration is a figure of speech that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

Which literary device involves the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe?

  1. Onomatopoeia

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech that involves the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that have multiple meanings?

  1. Ambiguity

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ambiguity is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that have multiple meanings.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are opposite in meaning?

  1. Oxymoron

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are opposite in meaning.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are exaggerated for effect?

  1. Hyperbole

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are exaggerated for effect.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are understated for effect?

  1. Litotes

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Litotes is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are understated for effect.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are repeated for emphasis?

  1. Repetition

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repetition is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are repeated for emphasis.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are arranged in a parallel structure?

  1. Parallelism

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parallelism is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are arranged in a parallel structure.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are contrasted with each other?

  1. Contrast

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Contrast is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are contrasted with each other.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are arranged in a specific order to create a desired effect?

  1. Syntax

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Syntax is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are arranged in a specific order to create a desired effect.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are used in a figurative sense?

  1. Figurative Language

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Figurative language is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are used in a figurative sense.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are used in a literal sense?

  1. Literal Language

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Literal language is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are used in a literal sense.

Which literary device involves the use of words or phrases that are used in a symbolic sense?

  1. Symbolism

  2. Metaphor

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Symbolism is a figure of speech that involves the use of words or phrases that are used in a symbolic sense.

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