Language and Literary Devices Quiz

In the sentence "The old car sputtered and coughed as it started," what type of language is being used?

• Literal

• Technical

• Figurative

• Formal

What does the word "illuminate" most likely mean in the sentence "The professor's explanation helped to illuminate the complex topic"?

• To confuse

• To darken

• To clarify

• To hide

In the phrase "heart of gold," what does the word "gold" connote?

• Wealth

• Kindness

• Strength

• Loneliness

Which of the following is an example of technical language?

• The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

• The sky is blue

• The cat is sleeping

• The grass is green

In the sentence "The news spread like wildfire," what literary device is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

What does the word "persist" most likely mean in the sentence "Despite the challenges, she continued to persist"?

• To stop

• To continue

• To forget

• To ignore

In the phrase "icy stare," what feeling does "icy" connote?

• Warmth

• Happiness

• Coldness

• Excitement

The below word has the most positive connotation:

• Determined

• Lazy

• Angry

• Sad

In the sentence "The flowers danced in the breeze," what type of language is being used?

• Literal

• Figurative

• Technical

• Formal

What does the word "frugal" most likely mean in the sentence "His frugal lifestyle allowed him to save money"?

• Wasteful

• Generous

• Economical

• Extravagant