1-10: Multiple Choice Questions on Literary Devices and Terms

1. What is a hyperbole?
o A) A figure of speech involving comparison using "like" or "as"
o B) An extreme exaggeration for effect
o C) A reference to a historical event
o D) A story's moral or lesson
2. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?
o A) "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
o B) "Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her troubles."
o C) "The cat sat on the mat."
o D) "He is as strong as an ox."
3. The phrase "bitter-sweet" is an example of which literary device?
o A) Metaphor
o B) Oxymoron
o C) Alliteration
o D) Euphemism
4. Which term refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or
audience?
o A) Theme
o B) Voice
o C) Perspective
o D) Tone
5. What is a simile?
o A) A comparison using "like" or "as"
o B) A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
o C) An overstatement
o D) A pleasant substitute for a harsh expression
6. In the sentence "The night was a black velvet curtain," which literary
device is being used?
o A) Metaphor
o B) Simile
o C) Symbolism
o D) Personification
7. Which of this best defines symbolism?
o A) Using humor to critique something
o B) The use of an object to represent an idea
o C) The repetition of consonant sounds
 o D) A brief story used to illustrate a point
8. What is the term for an indirect, less harsh way of expressing something
unpleasant?
o A) Hyperbole
o B) Euphemism
o C) Alliteration
o D) Simile
9. “He roared like a lion” is an example of which device?
o A) Metaphor
o B) Simile
o C) Personification
o D) Hyperbole
10.Which literary device is used when words imitate natural sounds?
o A) Simile
o B) Alliteration
o C) Onomatopoeia
o D) Hyperbole

11-20: Identify the Literary Device

11.Identify the literary device: "The leaves danced in the wind."

o A) Simile
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Personification
o D) Metaphor
12.Identify the literary device: "She sells sea shells by the seashore."
o A) Onomatopoeia
o B) Alliteration
o C) Simile
o D) Metaphor
13."Life is like a box of chocolates" is an example of what?
o A) Metaphor
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Simile
o D) Alliteration
14.Identify the literary device: "I am so hungry I could eat a horse."
o A) Hyperbole
o B) Metaphor
 o C) Euphemism
o D) Symbolism
15.Identify the literary device: "The world is a stage."
o A) Simile
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Metaphor
o D) Alliteration
16.What literary device is used in: "The clock ticked menacingly in the
silence"?
o A) Personification
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Simile
o D) Alliteration
17.Identify the device: "This room is an oven."
o A) Metaphor
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Personification
o D) Simile
18."Her smile was as bright as the sun." This is an example of a:
o A) Metaphor
o B) Simile
o C) Hyperbole
o D) Alliteration
19.Identify the literary device: "His silence spoke volumes."
o A) Irony
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Paradox
o D) Personification
20.Which device is used in: "The book jumped off the shelf"?
o A) Hyperbole
o B) Metaphor
o C) Personification
o D) Onomatopoeia
21-30: Matching Literary Terms

Match the following terms with their definitions.

21.Symbolism (A) A comparison using "like" or "as"

22.Foreshadowing (B) A mild expression for something harsh

23.Euphemism (C) The point of view or attitude of the narrator

24.Metaphor (D) An exaggerated statement

25.Hyperbole (E) A hint about future events

26.Simile (F) The unique style of an author

27.Onomatopoeia (G) Repetition of initial consonant sounds

28.Alliteration (H) A comparison without using "like" or "as"

29.Voice (I) An object representing a larger idea

30.Perspective (J) Words that mimic sounds

31-40: Analyzing Excerpts

31.What is the moral of the story if the author writes about the dangers of
greed leading to downfall?
o A) Greed is beneficial
o B) Greed leads to negative consequences
o C) Hard work leads to success
o D) Generosity leads to trouble
32.If a character says, "I'm so tired I could sleep for a century," what literary
device is being used?
o A) Simile
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Metaphor
o D) Personification
33.In "The old man’s voice was like gravel," the comparison implies that:
o A) His voice was weak and soft
o B) His voice was rough and harsh
o C) His voice was musical
o D) His voice was comforting
34.What is the author's perspective if they describe a dystopian society
where citizens have no freedom?
o A) Supportive of government control
o B) Critical of loss of freedom
o C) Neutral on political issues
o D) Encouraging submission
35.Which term best describes "The flowers nodded their heads in the
breeze"?
o A) Symbolism
o B) Personification
o C) Metaphor
o D) Simile
36."She had a heart of gold" is an example of which literary device?
o A) Hyperbole
o B) Metaphor
o C) Simile
o D) Symbolism
 37.What does "breaking the ice" imply?
o A) Literally breaking ice
o B) Starting a conversation
o C) Being cold-hearted
o D) Feeling nervous
38.In a mystery story, if the author describes a black cat crossing the path
right before a tragic event, this is an example of:
o A) Symbolism
o B) Irony
o C) Foreshadowing
o D) Onomatopoeia
39.Which is an example of alliteration?
o A) “Glistening, golden grapes”
o B) “Soft as a cloud”
o C) “The wind was howling”
o D) “Time is a thief”
40.Which literary device is used in: "The city never sleeps"?
o A) Metaphor
o B) Simile
o C) Personification
o D) Hyperbole

41-50: Analyzing Usage and Identification

41.If a character says "passed away" instead of "died," they are using a:
o A) Euphemism
o B) Simile
o C) Hyperbole
o D) Allusion
42.What is the literary device used in: "The car's engine growled to life"?
o A) Onomatopoeia
o B) Metaphor
o C) Simile
o D) Personification
43.What does the literary device 'voice' refer to?
o A) The author’s tone
o B) The style unique to the author
o C) The narrator’s thoughts
 o D) A character's spoken words
44.Identify the term: "He's not the sharpest tool in the shed."
o A) Simile
o B) Euphemism
o C) Irony
o D) Hyperbole
45.What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?
o A) To make readers laugh
o B) To give hints about future events
o C) To mislead the reader
o D) To explain a character’s background
46.Which literary device is used to describe words like "buzz" or "clang"?
o A) Simile
o B) Alliteration
o C) Onomatopoeia
o D) Metaphor
47.If a character in a story has an internal conflict about stealing money, this
is an example of:
o A) External conflict
o B) Symbolism
o C) Moral dilemma
o D) Euphemism
48."The peaceful lake was a mirror" is an example of a:
o A) Simile
o B) Metaphor
o C) Hyperbole
o D) Personification
49.Which device is used in: "The clouds wept all day long"?
o A) Personification
o B) Hyperbole
o C) Metaphor
o D) Simile
50.The phrase "the teacher is a dragon" is an example of:
o A) Simile
o B) Metaphor
o C) Hyperbole
o D) Personification
True/ False

1. A myth is always based on a true historical event.

2. A legend is often rooted in historical fact but includes exaggerated or
fictional elements.
3. Contrast refers to the difference or opposition between two elements in a
text.
4. Imagery involves the use of descriptive language that appeals to the
senses.
5. The aftermath of an event refers to the preceding circumstances.
6. Rhyme is when words have different sounds but similar meanings.
7. Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry or
prose.
8. Factual information in a text is based on evidence and can be proven.
9. An autobiography is a life story written by someone other than the
person it is about.
10.A flashback is a literary device used to describe an event that took place
earlier in the narrative.

11.A myth is a traditional story that often explains natural phenomena or

cultural beliefs.
12.Legends are usually created to deliberately mislead people.
13.Contrast can be used to highlight the differences between characters or
ideas in a story.
14.Imagery is only used in poetry, not in prose.
15.Aftermath describes the consequences or effects of an earlier event.
16.Rhyme schemes are used to create a sense of predictability in poetry.
17.Rhythm has no effect on the mood or tone of a poem.
18.Factual information can include opinions and emotions.
19.Autobiographies are written in the first person to reflect the author's
personal experiences.
20.A flashback helps provide background information about a character's
past.
Answers

1-10: Multiple Choice Questions on Literary Devices and Terms

1. What is a hyperbole?
o B) An extreme exaggeration for effect
2. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?
o B) "Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her troubles."
3. The phrase "bitter-sweet" is an example of which literary device?
o B) Oxymoron
4. Which term refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?
o D) Tone
5. What is a simile?
o A) A comparison using "like" or "as"
6. In the sentence "The night was a black velvet curtain," which literary device is
being used?
o A) Metaphor
7. Which of these best defines symbolism?
o B) The use of an object to represent an idea
 8. What is the term for an indirect, less harsh way of expressing something
unpleasant?
o B) Euphemism
9. “He roared like a lion” is an example of which device?
o B) Simile
10. Which literary device is used when words imitate natural sounds?
o C) Onomatopoeia

11-20: Identify the Literary Device

11. Identify the literary device: "The leaves danced in the wind."
o C) Personification
12. Identify the literary device: "She sells sea shells by the seashore."
o B) Alliteration
13. "Life is like a box of chocolates" is an example of what?
o C) Simile
14. Identify the literary device: "I am so hungry I could eat a horse."
o A) Hyperbole
15. Identify the literary device: "The world is a stage."
o C) Metaphor
16. What literary device is used in: "The clock ticked menacingly in the silence"?
o A) Personification
17. Identify the device: "This room is an oven."
o A) Metaphor
18. "Her smile was as bright as the sun." This is an example of a:
o B) Simile
19. Identify the literary device: "His silence spoke volumes."
o D) Personification
20. Which device is used in: "The book jumped off the shelf"?
o C) Personification

21-30: Matching Literary Terms

1. Symbolism
o A) An object representing a larger idea
2. Foreshadowing
o B) A hint about future events
3. Euphemism
o C) A mild expression for something harsh
4. Metaphor
o D) A comparison without using "like" or "as"
5. Hyperbole
o E) An exaggerated statement
6. Simile
o F) A comparison using "like" or "as"
7. Onomatopoeia
 o G) Words that mimic sounds
8. Alliteration
o H) Repetition of initial consonant sounds
9. Voice
o I) The unique style of an author
10. Perspective

 J) The point of view or attitude of the narrator

31-40: Analyzing Excerpts

31. What is the moral of the story if the author writes about the dangers of greed
leading to downfall?
o B) Greed leads to negative consequences
32. If a character says, "I'm so tired I could sleep for a century," what literary device is
being used?
o B) Hyperbole
33. In "The old man’s voice was like gravel," the comparison implies that:
o B) His voice was rough and harsh
34. What is the author's perspective if they describe a dystopian society where citizens
have no freedom?
o B) Critical of loss of freedom
35. Which term best describes "The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze"?
o B) Personification
36. "She had a heart of gold" is an example of which literary device?
o B) Metaphor
37. What does "breaking the ice" imply?
o B) Starting a conversation
38. In a mystery story, if the author describes a black cat crossing the path right before
a tragic event, this is an example of:
o C) Foreshadowing
39. Which is an example of alliteration?
o A) “Glistening, golden grapes”
40. Which literary device is used in: "The city never sleeps"?
o C) Personification

41-50: Analyzing Usage and Identification

41. If a character says "passed away" instead of "died," they are using a:
o A) Euphemism
42. What is the literary device used in: "The car's engine growled to life"?
o D) Personification
43. What does the literary device 'voice' refer to?
o B) The style unique to the author
44. Identify the term: "He's not the sharpest tool in the shed."
o C) Irony
 45. What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?
o B) To give hints about future events
46. Which literary device is used to describe words like "buzz" or "clang"?
o C) Onomatopoeia
47. If a character in a story has an internal conflict about stealing money, this is an
example of:
o C) Moral dilemma
48. "The peaceful lake was a mirror" is an example of a:
o B) Metaphor
49. Which device is used in: "The clouds wept all day long"?
o A) Personification
50. The phrase "the teacher is a dragon" is an example of:
o B) Metaphor

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1. Write About Your Earliest Memory:

Describe your earliest memory in detail. Where were you, who was with you, and what
happened? How did you feel at the time, and how do you feel now when you look back on it?

2. A Life-Changing Event:

Write about an event that significantly changed your life. It could be something positive or
challenging, like moving to a new city, meeting a close friend, or overcoming a difficult
situation. Describe how it changed you and what you learned from it.

3. Your First Day of School:

Think back to your first day of school. Describe the scene—how did you feel, what did you see,
and who did you meet? Write about what made this day memorable and how it shaped your view
of school.