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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  • 2. 

    '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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