Literary Device Quiz
Explore Literary Devices
Test your knowledge of literary devices with this engaging quiz! Dive into the nuances of language and see how well you understand concepts like antithesis, synecdoche, and metonymy.
- 10 thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank formats
- Perfect for students, teachers, and literature enthusiasts
What literary device best fits this statement? "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Synecdoche
Oxymoron
Metonymy
Antithesis
What literary device does the word "crown" represent in this sentence? "We must wait to hear from the crown before making any further decisions."
Synecdoche
Metonymy
None of the Above
What is the key difference between Synecdoche and Metonymy?
Synecdoche is used to represent a whole while Metonymy is the substitution of an object closely associated a word for the word itself.
Metonymy is used to represent a whole while Synecdoche is the substitution of an object closely associated a word for the word itself.
None of the Above
How do you know this sentence contains a synecdoche? "All hands on deck!"
"Hands" is closely associated to working and helping so it is being substituted for those words.
"Hands" represent the crew that is being referred to in this sentence.
Which of these choices is the best example of antimetabole?
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
Working hard or hardly working?
All of the Above
Which of these literary devices are the most similar to each other? Antimetabole, Synecdoche, Metonymy, Antithesis
Antimetabole & Synecdoche
Metonymy & Antithesis
Antimetabole & Antithesis
Synecdoche & Metonymy
What literary device best fits this sentence? "We are willing to extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
Synecdoche
Metonymy
Antithesis
Oxymoron
What literary device best fits this sentence? "The pen is mightier than the sword."
Synecdoche
Symbolism
Antithesis
Metonymy
How do you correctly pronounce the word "Antithesis"?
Anti-Thesis
Ant-ith-uh-sis
Ant-i-thesis
Who uses the word antithesis anyway am I rite
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