Literary Devices Assessment
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TLI Multiple Choice
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
- A.
I saw the dappled sunlight through the leaves.
- B.
I enjoyed the sweet, sun ripened fruit.
- C.
I felt such excitement as the wind whooshed past my ear.
- D.
The fog was a heavy, wet blanket smothering the city.
Correct Answer
C. I felt such excitement as the wind whooshed past my ear.Explanation
The sentence "I felt such excitement as the wind whooshed past my ear" is an example of onomatopoeia because the word "whooshed" imitates the sound of the wind rushing past. Onomatopoeia is a literary device where words mimic the sounds they represent. In this case, the word "whooshed" creates a vivid auditory image of the wind's movement, enhancing the reader's experience and adding sensory detail to the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
On the Fourth of July, the air is filled with bangs and booms of fireworks. The sentence above contains an example of
- A.
Metaphor.
- B.
Rhyme.
- C.
Onomatopoeia.
- D.
Simile.
Correct Answer
C. Onomatopoeia.Explanation
The sentence "the air is filled with bangs and booms of fireworks" is an example of onomatopoeia because it uses words that imitate the sounds they represent. The words "bangs" and "booms" mimic the loud noises made by fireworks, creating a sensory experience for the reader.Rate this question:
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- 3.
"My dog ate my homework," I said to my teacher. "Your dog ate your homework?" she asked with a smile. I struggled to hold on to my backpack as we talked. Suddenly, I lost my grip and the backpack tumbled to the ground sending torn pieces of paper, pencils, and pens flying! A cute little Scottish Terrier scampered out of the backpack and across the classroom floor! "I see," said my teacher with a surprised look. "Your dog ate your homework!" In the sentence, the author uses
- A.
A simile.
- B.
Character description.
- C.
A metaphor.
- D.
Sentence repetition.
Correct Answer
D. Sentence repetition.Explanation
The correct answer is sentence repetition. This is because the phrase "Your dog ate your homework" is repeated by the teacher, indicating that she is repeating what the author said.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which sentence below contains a metaphor?
- A.
The airport is a congested beehive.
- B.
Life is like a race.
- C.
Hitch your wagon to a star.
- D.
Step on the gas pedal!
Correct Answer
A. The airport is a congested beehive.Explanation
The sentence "The airport is a congested beehive" contains a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as." In this sentence, the airport is being compared to a congested beehive, suggesting that the airport is busy and crowded, similar to how a beehive is filled with bees.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Leslie heard a thump as the chair fell against the wall. Which type of figurative language is thump?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Idiom
- D.
Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
D. OnomatopoeiaExplanation
The word "thump" is an example of onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound it represents. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which words are used to represent sounds. In this case, "thump" is used to describe the sound of the chair falling against the wall.Rate this question:
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- 6.
1When Lucy watered the flowers, she noticed tiny holes in some of the leaves. 2Looking closer, she saw caterpillars as thin as a human hair. 3Even though they were small, they must have been hungry. 4Right before her eyes, they munched the leaves and flower petals. 5Her flowers were lunch for a whole army of tiny creatures. Which type of figurative language appears in sentence 2?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Onomatopoeia
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The figurative language that appears in sentence 2 is a simile. This is because the sentence compares the thinness of the caterpillars to the thinness of a human hair using the word "as."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which sentence uses onomatopoeia? .
- A.
The sunlight was too bright for my eyes.
- B.
The painting's colors blended together beautifully.
- C.
The steak sizzled on the grill.
- D.
The rabbit's soft fur was warm to the touch.
Correct Answer
C. The steak sizzled on the grill.Explanation
The sentence "The steak sizzled on the grill" uses onomatopoeia because the word "sizzled" imitates the sound that the steak makes when it is being cooked on the grill. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words are used to imitate sounds.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mom always worried about money. She worried about money for rent, money for food, and money for clothes. Thoughts about money worried her night and day. The passage uses .
- A.
Onomatopoeia.
- B.
Simile.
- C.
Metaphor.
- D.
Repitition.
Correct Answer
D. Repitition.Explanation
The passage uses repetition. This is evident from the repeated use of the word "money" throughout the passage, emphasizing the constant worry and preoccupation with financial concerns.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which sentence below contains a metaphor?
- A.
The clouds were cotton in the blue sky.
- B.
Although she was tiny, Mariah ran like the wind.
- C.
The wagon was filled with bright orange pumpkins.
- D.
The hoops were covered with multicolored ribbon.
Correct Answer
A. The clouds were cotton in the blue sky.Explanation
This sentence contains a metaphor because it compares the clouds to cotton, suggesting that they are fluffy and soft like cotton.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Laughter was always heard in my grandfather’s house. The house was full of big belly laughs, polite chuckles, heavy laughs, light laughs, laughs that went on for minutes at a time, and short bursts of laughter that came and were gone in a second. What I remember most about visiting my grandfather’s house was the laughter. The most likely reason the writer of this passage repeats “laugh” and “laughter” is to
- A.
Remind the reader how to spell the words.
- B.
Use fewer different words.
- C.
Create the effect of being surrounded by the sound.
- D.
Make the passage easier to read for beginners.
Correct Answer
C. Create the effect of being surrounded by the sound.Explanation
The writer repeats "laugh" and "laughter" in order to create the effect of being surrounded by the sound. By using different variations of the word, such as "big belly laughs" and "polite chuckles," the writer is able to convey the different types of laughter that were heard in the grandfather's house. This repetition helps to immerse the reader in the atmosphere of the house and emphasize the significance of laughter in the writer's memories.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which sentence below contains a simile?
- A.
The snow was like a blanket of cotton covering the ground.
- B.
The trees glistened in the moonlight.
- C.
Icicles clung desperately to rooftops.
- D.
The ground was covered with frosting.
Correct Answer
A. The snow was like a blanket of cotton covering the ground.Explanation
The sentence "The snow was like a blanket of cotton covering the ground" contains a simile because it compares the snow to a blanket of cotton using the word "like".Rate this question:
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- 12.
The whirring of the helicopter blades signaled the beginning of the flight. The sentence above contains an example of
- A.
Simile.
- B.
Onomatopoeia.
- C.
Metaphor.
- D.
Idiom.
Correct Answer
B. Onomatopoeia.Explanation
The sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia because it uses the word "whirring" to imitate the sound of the helicopter blades. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which words are used to imitate sounds. In this case, "whirring" imitates the sound of the blades spinning.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The lake was a plate of diamonds sparkling in the sun. The sentence above contains
- A.
A simile.
- B.
Repetition.
- C.
A metaphor.
- D.
Onomatopoeia.
Correct Answer
C. A metaphor.Explanation
The sentence compares the lake to a plate of diamonds, suggesting that the lake is as beautiful and sparkling as diamonds. This comparison is a metaphor, as it does not use "like" or "as" to make the comparison explicit.Rate this question:
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- 14.
1The girls were surprised when they met the new member of their class. 2Two of them had older sisters. 3Her clothes were torn and her hair was disheveled. 4When she spoke, her voice was as soft as rain. Which type of figurative language appears in sentence 4?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Alliteration
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The correct answer is simile. In sentence 4, the author compares the softness of the girl's voice to the softness of rain using the word "as". This comparison creates a vivid image in the reader's mind and helps to convey the gentle and soothing quality of the girl's voice.Rate this question:
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- 15.
1Gordon swung his legs over the side of the bed. 2He carefully stepped onto the bare wood floor. 3Even though he was careful where he put his feet, the loose board squeaked loudly the moment he put his weight on it. 4At once, the hall light came on, and his mom's voice called, "Gordon, what are you doing up at this hour of the night?" Sentence 3 contains an example of .
- A.
Simile.
- B.
Metaphor.
- C.
Repetition.
- D.
Onomatopoeia.
Correct Answer
D. Onomatopoeia. -
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