Tangerine Literary Devices Quiz

What is verbal irony?

• When a character says something that means the opposite of what they actually mean

• When something turns out exactly as expected

• When a character forgets their lines in a story

• When the weather reflects a character’s mood

What is situational irony?

• When someone is making fun of another person

• When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected

• When the narrator changes tone suddenly

• When a character daydreams about the future

What is dramatic irony?

• When a character tells a dramatic story

• When the reader knows something the characters don’t

• When the author exaggerates emotions

• When a character gets angry for no reason

Which of the following is the best example of situational irony?

• A. A firefighter’s house burns down

• B. A student studies all night and gets an A

• C. A dog chases a squirrel

• D. A teacher assigns homework on the first day of school

What literary device is used when Paul recalls being scared by a memory involving Erik in the prologue?

• A. Irony

• B. Flashback

• C. Hyperbole

• D. Alliteration

What does this flashback help the reader understand about Paul’s feelings toward Erik?

• He looks up to Erik

• He is confused about Erik’s past

• He has always felt unsafe around Erik

• He believes Erik will protect him

The repeated reference to Paul’s damaged eyes is an example of which literary device?

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Tone

• Irony

When Paul’s mom dismisses his concerns about Erik’s past, what type of irony is present?

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

How does the tone of Paul’s narration during the family’s move to Florida best be described?

• Excited and hopeful

• Suspicious and uneasy

• Joyful and adventurous

• Bored and indifferent

What mood is created when Paul sees the muck fires and damaged trees?

• Calm and peaceful

• Mysterious and tense

• Energetic and chaotic

• Lighthearted and funny