literary devices Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? A) Silence B) Bark C) Blue
B) Bark
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.
True or False: A metaphor uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to make a comparison.
False
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Fill in the blank: ‘Her smile was as bright as _____.’
the sun
What is personification?
Attributing human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities or inanimate objects.
Which of the following sentences contains personification? A) The wind whispered through the trees. B) The cat sat on the mat. C) She ran fast.
A) The wind whispered through the trees.
What is juxtaposition?
The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.
True or False: Juxtaposition is only used in poetry.
False
What is alliteration?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.
Identify the alliteration in the following phrase: ‘She sells seashells by the seashore.’
’s’ sound
Which literary device is used in the phrase ‘the classroom was a zoo’?
Metaphor
Fill in the blank: _____ is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration.
Hyperbole
What is the effect of using alliteration in writing?
It creates rhythm, mood, and emphasis.
True or False: A simile can be identified by the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
What is an example of hyperbole?
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
What device is used in the phrase ‘the stars danced playfully in the night sky’?
Personification
What literary device contrasts two opposing ideas?
Juxtaposition
Identify the literary device: ‘The crash of the waves created a calming effect.’
onomatopoeia
What is the primary purpose of figurative language?
To create vivid imagery and express complex ideas in a relatable way.
Which device is often used to add humor or exaggeration in writing?
Hyperbole
Identify the device: ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.’
Personification
