Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Practice 2

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11th Grade
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MONICA BWALYA
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which best describes the effect of repetition in the following lines? "I am not afraid. I am not afraid. I am not afraid of the dark."
To create rhyme and rhythm
To emphasize the speaker's attempt to convince themselves
To confuse the reader and slow the pacing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of figurative language is used in the line below, and how does it affect tone? "Time is a thief that steals our moments."
Simile; adds playfulness to the poem
Metaphor; creates a bitter or regretful tone
Hyperbole; makes the line feel more intense
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the stanza: The engine growled beneath the hood, Its breath hot on the gravel road. We raced toward the blinking lights, No time to stop. No time to slow. What device is used to create rhythm and urgency?
Short sentence fragments and repetition
Rhyme scheme and alliteration
Imagery and metaphor
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the rhyme in the following couplet affect the tone? "She smiled through pain, her mask in place, Not a tear fell down her flawless face."
It makes the speaker sound sarcastic
It adds a musical, controlled tone that contrasts with emotional struggle
It disrupts the flow and distracts from meaning
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following lines uses figurative language to reveal the speaker’s emotional state indirectly?
I felt sad and confused all day long.
My mind was a maze with no way out.
I couldn’t stop crying in class.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In poetry, what’s the primary function of rhythm beyond sound?
To help with memorization
To reflect and reinforce meaning or emotion
To replace structure or form
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does mood function differently from tone in a text?
Mood is the author’s attitude; tone is how the reader feels
Tone is created through setting and imagery; mood is the author's voice
Tone reflects the speaker’s attitude; mood is the emotional effect on the reader
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