English Literacy Devices

Question 1

Metaphor

Answer 1

Comparison of two things not using like or as

Question 2

Comparison of two things using like or as

Answer 2

Simile

Question 3

Hyperbole

Answer 3

Extreme exaggeration

Question 4

Alliteration

Answer 4

When all the words start with the same letter sounds

Question 5

Allusion

Answer 5

Referencing a historical, literary, or pop culture reference

Hinting to something else

Question 6

Symbolism

Answer 6

Something that represents something else

Question 7

Imagery

Answer 7

Discriptive or figurative language that appeals to the five senses

Question 8

Irony

Answer 8

When the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens.

Question 9

Personification

Answer 9

Giving a nonliving thing, living or human characteristics

Question 10

Onomatopoeia

Answer 10

A word that makes sounds/ sound word.

A word that imitates sounds

Question 11

Comparison of two things not using like or as

Answer 11

Metaphor

Question 12

Simile

Answer 12

Comparison of two things using like or as

Question 13

Extreme exaggeration

Answer 13

Hyperbole

Question 14

When all the words start with the same letter sounds

Answer 14

Alliteration

Question 15

Referencing a historical, literary, or pop culture reference

Hinting to something else

Answer 15

Allusion

Question 16

Something that represents something else

Answer 16

Symbolism

Question 17

Discriptive or figurative language that appeals to the five senses

Answer 17

Imagery

Question 18

When the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens.

Answer 18

Irony

Question 19

Giving a nonliving thing, living or human characteristics

Answer 19

Personification

Question 20

A word that makes sounds/ sound word.

A word that imitates sounds

Answer 20

Onomatopoeia