Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English Exam 2025 > Stylistic Devices > Flashcards

Stylistic Devices Flashcards

1
Q

Peter Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers

A

Alliteration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

“Let it be. Let it be. Let it be. Let it be. “ she whispered

A

Repitition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

He had a Herculean task ahead of him

A

Allusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The bees buzzed in the blooming garden

A

Onomatopoeia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Ger smile was as bright as the sun

A

Simile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The silence was deafening in the empty room

A

Oxymoron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Time is a thief that steals moments of joy

A

Metaphor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

The dark clouds on the horizon hinted at the coming storm

A

Foreshadowing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

I’ve told you a million times to clean your room

A

Hyperbole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The wind howled angrily through the night

A

Personification

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

The sly snake slithered silently

A

Alliteration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The plate crashed to the floor with a loud clang

A

Onomatopoeia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

I will try. I will succeed. I will conquer

A

Repitition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

This decision was waterloo moment

A

Allusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The water sparkled like diamonds under the moonlight

A

Simile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

It was a bittersweet victory for the team

A

Oxymoron

16
Q

The world’s stage, and we are merely players

A

Metaphor

17
Q

He hesitated before stepping into the room, as if sensing danger

A

Foreshadowing

18
Q

She’s so hungry she could an eat an elphant

A

Hyperbole

19
Q

The flowers danced gracefully in the breeze

A

Personification

20
Q

Daring divers dove deep into the dark depths

A

Alliteration

21
Q

Never give up, never back down, never stop fighting

A

Repetition

22
Q

He heard the whoosh of the wind through the trees

A

Onomatopoeia

23
Q

The betrayal felt like Caesar’s at the hands of Brutus

A

Allusion

24
Q

His voice was as soft as a feather

A

Simile

25
Q

She gave him a cold smile before walking away

A

Oxymoron

26
Q

Her heart was a locked door he couldn’t open

A

Metaphor

27
Q

The broken mirror reflected an uncertain future

A

Foreshadowing

28
Q

The stack of homework reached the sky

A

Hyperbole

29
Q

The clock taunted him with its slow, deliberate ticking.

A

Personification

English Exam 2025 (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions