Literary Devices Quiz

During a sunny day at the park, Valeria noticed that Ruth's smile was as bright as the sun. Which literary device is being used in this observation?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.5

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.5

In a school play, Anthony said, 'The world is a stage'. Which literary device is Anthony using in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

In a school play, Valeria played the role of a dove which was portrayed as a symbol of peace. Which literary device is being used in this scenario?

• Symbol

• metaphor

• simile

During a class trip to a bakery, Valeria and Victor noticed a particular scent. 'The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air', Victor commented. Which literary device is Victor using in his statement?

• simile

• metaphor

• imagery

During a speech at school, Anthony repeated: 'I have a dream'. Which literary device is Anthony using in his statement?

• hyperbole

• repetition

• metaphor

During a literature class, Anthony said, 'Time is a thief'. Which literary device is Anthony using in his statement?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

In a school play, Anthony portrayed a character who was as innocent as a lamb. Which literary device is being used in this description?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

In a school play, Crystal portrayed a character who was as cunning as a fox. Which literary device is being used in this description?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

During a poetry session, Victor said, 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas'. Which literary device is Victor using in his statement?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.5

The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas to paint an image in the reader's mind.

• characterization

• simile

• imagery