9/10 15:1 Literary Device Quiz

What is symbolism in literature?

• A type of poem

• A character's dialogue

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• A story's setting

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Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A cat chasing a mouse

• A heart representing love

• A person eating breakfast

• A tree growing taller

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What is foreshadowing?

• A character's dream

• A hint about what will happen later in the story

• A detailed description of a place

• A conversation between characters

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Which of these is an example of foreshadowing?

• A storm starts when a character is sad

• A character finds a mysterious key early in the story

• A character tells a joke

• A character goes to school

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What is conflict in a story?

• The main character's best friend

• The time and place of the story

• A struggle between opposing forces

• A happy ending

Which of the following is an example of conflict?

• A character learning to play the piano

• Two characters arguing over a lost book

• A character going to a party

• A character sleeping peacefully

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What is irony in literature?

• A type of metal

• When the opposite of what is expected happens

• A character's secret

• A funny joke

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Which of these is an example of irony?

• A fire station burns down

• A character wins a race

• A character gets a gift

• A character eats lunch

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Why might an author use symbolism in a story?

• To make the story longer

• To add deeper meaning to the story

• To confuse the reader

• To describe the weather

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How can foreshadowing affect a reader's experience?

• It makes the story boring

• It helps the reader predict what might happen

• It makes the story shorter

• It confuses the reader

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