Literary Devices and Characters REVIEW 1

What does the term 'genre' refer to in literature?

• The main character of a story
• The author's writing style
• A type or category of literature
• The setting of a story

What is the definition of a simile?

• A direct comparison between two unlike things
• A type of character in a story
• A figure of speech that gives human traits to objects
• A literary genre

What is a metaphor?

• An implied comparison between two unlike things
• A type of literature
• A figure of speech giving human qualities to objects
• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Which of the following is NOT a literary device?

• Character
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Theme

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• The character was very brave
• The sun set like a fiery orange ball
• The protagonist faced many challenges
• The story took place in a small town

Which literary device gives human traits to animals?

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification
• Imagery

Which of the following best describes personification?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
• Giving human-like qualities to non-living objects
• A type of literary genre
• A character that opposes the protagonist

How can bias affect a character's actions?

• It can lead to unfair treatment of other characters
• It has no effect on characters
• It makes the story more interesting
• It only affects the setting

Which of the following is an example of bias in literature?

• A character's unfair treatment of another character
• A detailed description of a setting
• A metaphor comparing love to a rose
• A character's journey through a forest

Which of the following is NOT a type of character?

• Protagonist
• Round character
• Antagonist
• Imagery