Literary Devices and Language Quiz

What is an alliteration?

• A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another for rhetorical effect.

• A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

• A literary device where words in a sentence or phrase begin with the same sound, creating a rhythmic effect.

• A rhetorical device that involves listing three items or ideas in a row, used for emphasis and impact.

Why might an author include a brief story about their childhood in a speech about environmental conservation?

• To provide numerical data or information to support an argument.

• To evoke an emotional response from the audience.

• To describe or give more information about a noun or pronoun.

• To pose a question that does not require an answer.

During a charity event speech, why would a speaker use emotive language?

• To list three key points about the charity's mission for emphasis.

• To evoke strong feelings or emotions in the audience, encouraging them to donate.

• To provide a statement about the charity that can be proven true or false.

• To modify or qualify an adjective, verb, or other adverb in their speech.

Consider a classroom setting where a teacher states, 'The water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.' How would you categorize this statement?

• As a personal belief or judgment not based on evidence.

• As a statement that can be proven true or false, unlike a subjective viewpoint.

• As a method to provoke thought without requiring an answer.

• As a rhetorical device that lists three items or ideas in a row.

During a presentation, if a speaker asks, 'Isn't this the most innovative solution we've seen this year?' what type of question is this?

• A question that requires a detailed answer to make a point.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A question posed by the speaker that does not require an answer, used to make a point or provoke thought.

• Numerical data or information used to support an argument.

When presenting data on climate change, what is the purpose of using statistics?

• To directly engage with the audience.

• To provide evidence or support for the argument.

• To evoke strong feelings or emotions in the audience.

• To list items or ideas for emphasis.

In a speech, what does the speaker use when they list three benefits of recycling?

• A personal belief or judgment that may not be based on facts.

• A literary device where words in a sentence or phrase begin with the same sound.

• A rhetorical device that involves listing three items or ideas in a row, used for emphasis and impact.

• A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective? 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• 'quick', because it describes the fox.

• 'jumps', because it modifies how the fox moves.

• 'over', because it shows the relationship between the fox and the dog.

• 'fox', because it identifies a specific animal.

What is an adverb?

• A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things.

• A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

• A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another for rhetorical effect.

• A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

What is a metaphor?

• A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

• A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

• A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another for rhetorical effect.

• A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things.