Literary Device Examples from Animal Farm

Literary Device Examples from Animal Farm

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Literary Device Examples from Animal Farm

Literary Device Examples from Animal Farm

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the quote, "The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which," the author uses this literary device to convey:

a. Irony

b. Foreshadowing

c. Simile

d. Allegory

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'd. Allegory' because the quote suggests a deeper symbolic meaning beyond the literal interpretation, where the pigs and men represent different societal groups or ideas.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The pigs assuming leadership by directing and supervising others is an example of:

a. Democratic governance

b. The animals' revolt

c. Irony in leadership

d. Animal equality

Answer explanation

The pigs assuming leadership is ironic because they were once oppressed by humans, yet they now oppress the other animals.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The quote, "The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge, it was natural that they should assume the leadership," primarily highlights:

a. The pigs' intelligence

b. Equality among animals

c. The animals' rebellion

d. Irony in leadership

Answer explanation

The quote highlights the pigs' intelligence as they use their superior knowledge to assume leadership without actually working, directing, and supervising others.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The phrase "some animals are more equal than others" in the context of the story serves as a commentary on:

a. Class distinctions

b. Animal rights

c. Democratic ideals

d. The power of leadership

Answer explanation

The phrase 'some animals are more equal than others' in the story 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell serves as a commentary on class distinctions, highlighting the unequal treatment and privileges among different groups of animals.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary term is exemplified in the quote, "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"?

a. Metaphor

b. Oxymoron

c. Symbolism

d. Alliteration

Answer explanation

The correct literary term exemplified in the quote is Symbolism, where the animals represent different social classes or groups in society.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The quote "The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig..." suggests a breakdown in:

a. Communication

b. The farm's structure

c. Animal solidarity

d. The pigs' intelligence

Answer explanation

The quote implies a confusion between pigs and men, indicating a breakdown in communication rather than other factors like farm structure, animal solidarity, or pig intelligence.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Squealer's statement, "Comrades! You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Many of us actually dislike milk and apples," is an example of:

a. Irony

b. Symbolism

c. Foreshadowing

d. Satire

Answer explanation

The statement is ironic because it contradicts the pigs' actions, showing their selfishness despite claiming otherwise.

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