Literary Devices Test

Question 1

Allegory

Answer 1

use of symbolism to convey a deeper more complex meaning, usually uses a metaphor

Question 2

Alliteration

Answer 2

repeating of a sound, beginning sounds/letters are the same

Question 3

Allusion

Answer 3

a figure of speech, where a person, place or event is referred to. She is just like Mother Teresa

Question 4

Analogy

Answer 4

makes a comparison based on similarities

Question 5

Antagonist

Answer 5

character who stands in opposition of the main character

Question 6

Anecdote

Answer 6

short, funny, story/tale

Question 7

Cacophony

Answer 7

use of harsh words or sounds; rapped on the window

Question 8

Characterization

Answer 8

give step by step information about a character, give details slowly and step by step to develop the character

Question 9

Conflict

Answer 9

the main problem in the story. The idea which the protagonist is trying to solve/reach

Question 10

Connotation

Answer 10

implied meaning

Question 11

Denotation

Answer 11

true stated meaning

Question 12

Doppelganger

Answer 12

character shaped as the twin, similar physical appearance or traits of the protagonist

Question 13

Epilogue

Answer 13

continuing story . . . information once the major plot has finished

Question 14

Epistolary

Answer 14

using the writing of letters or literary works in the form of letters

Question 15

Euphemism

Answer 15

using a less harsh word

Question 16

Flashback

Answer 16

When the author goes back in time, giving the reader a look at events that have not occurred yet in the writing

Question 17

Foil

Answer 17

A character whose entire purpose is to create a conflict or contrast to the main character

Question 18

Foreshadowing

Answer 18

A hint of what is to come

Question 19

Hyperbole

Answer 19

exaggeration, making a situation seem larger than life; I am so tired I cannot walk another inch

Question 20

Imagery

Answer 20

sing descriptive words/images to create a mental image.

Question 21

Irony

Answer 21

makes a contrast to the literal meaning, the implied meaning is different than the literal meaning; a girl breaks her arm and says oh what luck I have!

Question 22

Juxtaposition

Answer 22

comparison/placement of two unlike things; comparing of God and Satan directly parallel each other

Question 23

Metaphor

Answer 23

comparison of two unlike things; It’s raining cats and dogs; Jim was a lion on the football field.

Question 24

Mood

Answer 24

the created emotion, feeling, tone within a work

Question 25

Onomatopoeia

Answer 25

sound of a word is close to the sound it means to depict; ring, buzz, huff

Question 26

Oxymoron

Answer 26

using opposites to compare /align; he had fire in his eyes

Question 27

Paradox

Answer 27

Use of concepts/ideas that contradict, but give deeper meaning together; A home is a house without a family

Question 28

Personification

Answer 28

giving human characteristics to non-human things: plants/ animals/ objects

Question 29

Plot

Answer 29

sequence of events

Question 30

Point of view

Answer 30

manner in which a story is being told/narrated; first person: told by the narrator from his point; third person: told by the narrator who is not a part of the story uses third person pronouns

Question 31

Prologue

Answer 31

Introduction to the story. Sets the tone, background etc.

Question 32

Protagonist

Answer 32

central/main character of a literary work

Question 33

Puns

Answer 33

word used to suggest multiple meanings; Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate clauses

Question 34

Rhyme Scheme

Answer 34

order in which particular words rhyme.

Question 35

Rhythm

Answer 35

beat, tempo

Question 36

Rhyme

Answer 36

words that produce the same or similar sounds

Question 37

Satire

Answer 37

making fun of human weaknesses or character flaws

Question 38

Setting

Answer 38

time, place and mood of the story; the where and when

Question 39

Simile

Answer 39

an unlike comparison using like or as; Hungry as a lion, quiet as a mouse

Question 40

Stanza

Answer 40

related “chunk” of lines of poetry. One unit or group of lines

Question 41

Stream of consciousness

Answer 41

uninterrupted unhindered collection of thoughts and ideas. Usually used to demonstrate a character’s thinking process

Question 42

Suspense

Answer 42

Intense feeling waiting for the outcome of events. Leaving the reader holding their breath waiting and wanting more information

Question 43

Symbol

Answer 43

something that represents something else or something more; a cross is a symbol of religion

Question 44

Syntax

Answer 44

way in which words and sentences are placed together. SVO

Question 45

Theme

Answer 45

the main subject/topic of a work

Question 46

Tone

Answer 46

series of unfortunate events that occur to one or more characters. Develops into a disaster of epic proportions 1) happy times 2) introduction of the problem 3) problem worsens 4) character cannot keep the problem from taking over 5) the problem results in a grave or tragic ending

Question 47

Verse

Answer 47

single line or stanza of poetry