English Literary Techniques Quiz! Trivia

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Personification is ________________________________
- The sound something makes
- Giving something human qualities
- Comparing something to something else

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Explore key literary techniques with our trivia quiz! Test your knowledge on similes, metaphors, alliteration, and more. This quiz enhances understanding of figures of speech, critical for mastering English literature and language arts.

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'What is the temperature?' is a rhetorical question. True or False?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A rhetorical question is a question designed to not be answered.

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3.

"The wind is as cold as ice." is a example of what Technique?
- Alliteration
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Onomatopoia
Correct Answer

A. Simile

Explanation

A similie compares something to another thing with similar qualities.

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4.

Alliteration is the sound something makes. True or False?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Alliteration is the affect of the same sounds being repeated. Onomatopoeia is the technique of the sound something makes.

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5.

"The assignment was a breeze" is a example of what?
- Similie
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer

A. Metaphor

Explanation

A metaphor is said to be something else because of its similarities.

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English Literary Techniques Quiz! Trivia

Personification is ________________________________

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'What is the temperature?' is a rhetorical question. True or False?

"The wind is as cold as ice." is a example of what Technique?

Alliteration is the sound something makes. True or False?

"The assignment was a breeze" is a example of what?