Literary Devices
Mastering Literary Devices Quiz
Test your knowledge of literary devices with our comprehensive quiz designed for literature enthusiasts! This quiz features 35 questions that will challenge your understanding and recognition of key terms used in literature.
Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just someone who loves reading, this quiz will help you:
- Enhance your literary vocabulary
- Understand the nuances of different literary concepts
- Prepare for exams or discussions in literature
Allegory
A symbolism device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract, concept is conveyed with the help of a more concrete object or idea
Convey a new idea by using the blueprint of an old one as a basis for understanding
Analogy
A symbolism device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract, concept is conveyed with the help of a more concrete object or idea
Convey a new idea by using the blueprint of an old one as a basis for understanding
Allusion
Refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference
The author purposely leaves out conjunctions in the sentence, while maintaining the grammatical accuracy of the phrase
Asyndeton
The author purposely leaves out conjunctions in the sentence, while maintaining the grammatical accuracy of the phrase
Refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference
Diction
Writer's choice of words, but also can include the mood, attitude, dialect and style of writing
The actual way in which words and sentences are placed together in the writing
Syntax
Writer's choice of words, but also can include the mood, attitude, dialect and style of writing
The actual way in which words and sentences are placed together in the writing
Polysyndeton
He process of using conjunctions or connecting words frequently in a sentence, placed very close to one another
An uninterrupted and unhindered collection and occurrence of thoughts and ideas in the conscious mind
Stream of consciousness
An uninterrupted and unhindered collection and occurrence of thoughts and ideas in the conscious mind
He process of using conjunctions or connecting words frequently in a sentence, placed very close to one another
Point of view
The manner in which a story is narrated or depicted and who it is that tells the story
The perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development
Tone
The perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development
The manner in which a story is narrated or depicted and who it is that tells the story
Mood
The emotional feeling that a work of literature produces in a reader
emotions or feelings an author conveys to his readers through description of objects and settings
Atmosphere
The emotional feeling that a work of literature produces in a reader
emotions or feelings an author conveys to his readers through description of objects and settings
Irony
Playing around with words such that the meaning implied by a sentence or word is actually different from the literal meaning
The author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic point of the statement
Hyperbole
Playing around with words such that the meaning implied by a sentence or word is actually different from the literal meaning
The author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic point of the statement
Imagery
the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader
The use of objects, actions or events to signify ideas and qualities by giving them meanings that are different from their literal sense
Symbolism
the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader
The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense
Juxtaposition
The author places a person, concept, place, idea or theme parallel to another
The author depicts the occurrence of specific events to the reader, which have taken place before the present time
Flashback
The author places a person, concept, place, idea or theme parallel to another
The author depicts the occurrence of specific events to the reader, which have taken place before the present time
Foreshadowing
The use of indicative word or phrases and hints that set the stage for a story to unfold and give the reader a hint of something that is going to happen
The intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events
Suspense
The use of indicative word or phrases and hints that set the stage for a story to unfold and give the reader a hint of something that is going to happen
The intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events
Foil
The intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events
Another character in a story who contrasts with the main character, usually to highlight one of their attributes
Metaphor
One subject is implied to be another so as to draw a comparison between their similarities and shared traits.
The practice of drawing parallels or comparisons between two unrelated and dissimilar things, people, beings, places and concepts
Simile
One subject is implied to be another so as to draw a comparison between their similarities and shared traits.
The practice of drawing parallels or comparisons between two unrelated and dissimilar things, people, beings, places and concepts
Cacophony
The use of words and phrases that imply strong, harsh sounds within the phrase
The use of phrases and words that are noted for possessing an extensive degree of notable loveliness or melody in the sound they create
Euphony
The use of words and phrases that imply strong, harsh sounds within the phrase
The use of phrases and words that are noted for possessing an extensive degree of notable loveliness or melody in the sound they create
Alliteration
Where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group
Repetition of sounds produced by vowels within a sentence or phrase
Assonance
Where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group
Repetition of sounds produced by vowels within a sentence or phrase
Anthropomorphism
The act of lending a human quality, emotion or ambition to a non-human object or being
The practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals
Personification
The act of lending a human quality, emotion or ambition to a non-human object or being
The practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals
Theme
The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story
A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
Plot
The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story
A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
Conflict
Used for expressing a resistance the protagonist of the story finds in achieving his aims or dreams
Used to identify and establish the time, place and mood of the events of the story
Setting
Used for expressing a resistance the protagonist of the story finds in achieving his aims or dreams
Used to identify and establish the time, place and mood of the events of the story
Characterisation
A character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist or the main character
The step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character
Antagonist
A character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist or the main character
The step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character
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