Literary Devices Quiz #2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're in a magical classroom with Michael, Aria, and Olivia. The teacher asks, "What is an Allegory?"
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
A brief or indirect reference to a real or fictional event
A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, word wizards! Can you define Alliteration? Imagine Abigail and Arjun are having a tongue-twister contest. What are they using when they start their sentences with the same sound?
Succession of two or more words that share the same initial consonant sound
Repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in nearby words
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're in a magical classroom with Mason, Oliver, and William. The teacher mentions something that reminds you of a famous wizard duel from a book. What is this literary device called?
A brief or indirect reference to a real or fictional event
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Noah and Sophia are discussing their favorite ways to learn new things. Noah says, "I love using analogies!"
What does Noah mean by an analogy?
A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in nearby words
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're at a party, and Grace starts telling a story. What is an Anecdote?
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification
A brief or indirect reference to a real or fictional event
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CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, word wizards! Can you help Grace and Oliver figure out what Assonance means in the world of poetry?
Repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in nearby words
Succession of two or more words that share the same initial consonant sound
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Henry telling a story so wild, it's hard to believe! What is this storytelling technique called?
Exaggeration of an idea not meant to be taken literally, but rather to prove a point
A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification
A brief or indirect reference to a real or fictional event
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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