Literary Devices Quiz

What is the definition of irony in literature?

• The use of words or situations that are exactly what is expected or intended.

• The use of words or situations that have no meaning or significance.

• The use of words or situations that are unrelated to the intended meaning.

• The use of words or situations that are the opposite of what is expected or intended.

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A firefighter starting a fire.

• A fire truck running out of water during a fire.

• A fire station burns down.

• A fire extinguisher causing a fire.

What is imagery in literature?

• The use of abstract and vague language to confuse the reader.

• The use of dialogue and conversation to convey meaning.

• The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images and sensory experiences for the reader.

• The use of short and simple sentences to create a fast-paced narrative.

Which of the following is an example of visual imagery?

• imagining a vivid picture in your mind

• tasting a delicious meal

• listening to a song

• feeling a soft fabric

What is flashback in literature?

• A flashback in literature is a literary device that allows the author to present events that will happen in the future.

• A flashback in literature is a literary device that allows the author to present events that are happening in the present.

• A flashback in literature is a literary device that allows the author to present events that are purely fictional.

• A flashback in literature is a literary device that allows the author to present events that have happened in the past.

Which of the following is an example of a flashback?

• When a character remembers a past event or experience.

• When a character predicts the future.

• When a character imagines a possible outcome.

• When a character dreams about a future event.

What is allusion in literature?

• A reference to a person, place, event, or another literary work.

• A form of irony where the intended meaning is different from the actual words used.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• A type of figurative language used to create vivid imagery.

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• She was as brave as a lion.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• He was a real Casanova.

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

What is hyperbole in literature?

• A type of figurative language used to convey literal meaning.

• A form of irony used to understate a situation.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I'm so tired I could sleep for a million years.

• I've told you a million times.

• I'm as tall as a skyscraper.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.