Literary techniques with example Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.
True or False: Similes use ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare two different things.
True
Fill in the blank: An ________ is a recurring symbol that has a specific meaning in a story.
archetype
What literary technique involves giving human traits to non-human things?
Personification
Which of the following is an example of alliteration? A) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers B) The sun set slowly.
A) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
What is the purpose of irony in literature?
To convey a meaning that is opposite to what is expected.
True or False: Hyperbole is an intentional exaggeration.
True
What is an example of an oxymoron?
Deafening silence
Fill in the blank: ________ is a literary technique that involves the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Symbolism
What is the term for a story within a story?
Frame narrative
Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing? A) A character finds a key B) A storm is brewing before a conflict.
B) A storm is brewing before a conflict.
What does the term ‘tone’ refer to in literature?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
True or False: A climax is the turning point in a story.
True
What is the definition of ‘theme’ in literature?
The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a brief and witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle.
maxim
What is the effect of using a first-person narrative?
It provides a personal perspective and insight into the narrator’s thoughts and feelings.
Which literary device is characterized by a play on words?
Pun
True or False: A subplot is a secondary plot that runs parallel to the main plot.
True
What literary technique uses an exaggerated statement for emphasis?
Hyperbole
Fill in the blank: ________ is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in poetry.
Rhyme
