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    _________________________is the comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

    • Simile
    • Metaphor
    • Alliteration
    • Onomatopoeia
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Explore key literary terms and their meanings in this engaging quiz. Test your understanding of concepts like metaphor, simile, alliteration, and more.

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  • 2. 

    _______________ is using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.

    • Tone

    • Symbol

    • Imagrey

    • Meter

    Correct Answer
    A. Symbol
    Explanation
    Symbol is the correct answer because it refers to the use of an object or action that represents or signifies something beyond its literal meaning. Symbols are commonly used in literature, art, and other forms of communication to convey deeper meanings or ideas. They can evoke emotions, convey themes, or represent abstract concepts.

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     ___________________is the general idea or insight about life that a writer wishes to express.

    • Symbol

    • Theme

    • Assonance

    • Meter

    Correct Answer
    A. Theme
    Explanation
    The general idea or insight about life that a writer wishes to express is known as the theme. It is the underlying message or central idea that can be inferred from the story or piece of writing. The theme often reflects on human nature, society, or the human condition, and it provides a deeper understanding of the work and its purpose.

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    _____________________is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

    • Tone

    • Imagery

    • Alliteration

    • Onomatopoeia

    Correct Answer
    A. Onomatopoeia
    Explanation
    Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words are used to imitate or represent sounds. It is the correct answer because it directly matches the definition provided in the question. Onomatopoeic words sound like the noises they describe, such as "buzz," "bang," or "meow." This literary device is commonly used in poetry, comic books, and children's literature to create vivid and sensory descriptions.

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    A form of metaphor in which human characteristics are attributed to nonhuman things. Personification offers the writer a way to give the world life and motion by assigning familiar human behaviors and emotions to animals, inanimate objects, and abstract ideas. For example, in Keats’s "Ode on a Grecian Urn," the speaker refers to the urn as an "unravished bride of quietness." See also the metaphor.

    • Alliteration

    • Personification

    • Assonance

    • Onomatopoea

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    Personification is a form of metaphor where human characteristics are given to nonhuman things. It allows the writer to bring life and movement to the world by attributing familiar human behaviors and emotions to animals, inanimate objects, and abstract ideas. An example of personification is found in Keats's "Ode on a Grecian Urn," where the speaker refers to the urn as an "unravished bride of quietness." This use of personification helps to create vivid imagery and engage the reader's imagination.

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    __________________is the repetition of vowel sounds but not consonant sounds as in consonance.Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds, but not vowels.

    • Onomatopoeia

    • Metaphor

    • Assonance

    • Speaker

    Correct Answer
    A. Assonance
    Explanation
    Assonance is the correct answer because it is the repetition of vowel sounds but not consonant sounds. This is different from consonance, which is the repetition of consonant sounds but not vowels. Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sound they represent, metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, and speaker refers to the person or entity delivering a speech or poem.

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    ____________________is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words.

    • Tone

    • Imagery

    • Rhythm

    • Alliteration

    Correct Answer
    A. Alliteration
    Explanation
    Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words. It is a literary device that adds emphasis and musicality to a phrase or sentence. It is often used in poetry and literature to create a pleasing and memorable effect. By repeating the initial sounds, alliteration can create a sense of rhythm and unity within a text. It helps to create a specific mood or tone and can also enhance the imagery and overall meaning of a piece of writing.

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     _______________is using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.

    • Assonance

    • Personification

    • Symbol

    • Onomatopeia

    Correct Answer
    A. Symbol
    Explanation
    A symbol is using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning. Symbols are often used to represent abstract ideas or concepts and can be found in literature, art, and everyday life. They allow for deeper interpretation and understanding by adding layers of meaning to a text or visual representation.

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    _____________  is a term used to refer to the recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds in poetry.

    • Tone

    • Onomatopoeia

    • Imagery

    • Rhythm

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhythm
    Explanation
    Rhythm is the correct answer because it refers to the recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds in poetry. Rhythm is an essential element of poetry that helps to establish the pace and flow of the poem. It is created through the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables, creating a pattern of beats and pauses. This pattern of rhythm helps to create a musical quality in poetry and contributes to the overall effect and meaning of the poem.

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    ________________comparison of two unlike things using the verb "to be".

    • Smile

    • Metaphor

    • Imagery

    • Personification

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another thing. In this case, the comparison is between smile and something else using the verb "to be." This suggests that smile is being used to represent or symbolize something else, rather than being described literally. Therefore, the correct answer is metaphor.

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    ________________is the emotional attitude the author takes towards hir subject.

    • Mood

    • Tone

    • Theme

    • Symbol

    Correct Answer
    A. Mood
    Explanation
    The emotional attitude the author takes towards their subject is known as the mood. It refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere that is created in a piece of writing. The mood can be described as happy, sad, suspenseful, or any other emotion that the author wants to evoke in the reader. It is different from tone, which refers to the author's attitude towards the audience or the subject matter. The theme, on the other hand, is the central message or idea of the story. Symbol, on the other hand, refers to an object or element in the story that represents a deeper meaning.

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    ___________________is the attitude a writer takes towards a subject or character: serious, humorous, sarcastic, ironic, satirical, tongue-in-cheek, solemn, objective. Similar to Mood.

    • Alliteration

    • Mood

    • Simile

    • Tone

    Correct Answer
    A. Tone
    Explanation
    Tone refers to the attitude that a writer adopts towards a subject or character. It can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, ironic, satirical, tongue-in-cheek, solemn, or objective. This is similar to mood, which is the atmosphere or feeling created in a literary work. However, tone specifically focuses on the writer's attitude, while mood pertains to the overall emotional atmosphere of the text.

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    The ______________voice used by an author to tell a story or a poem.

    • Tone

    • Speaker

    • Imagery

    • Theme

    Correct Answer
    A. Speaker
    Explanation
    The speaker refers to the narrative voice or the persona adopted by the author to convey the story or poem. It is the voice through which the author expresses their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. The speaker plays a crucial role in shaping the tone, imagery, and theme of the literary work, making it the most fitting choice among the given options.

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    When a rhythmic pattern of stresses recurs in a poem, it is called ____________.

    • Meter

    • Rhythm

    • Symbol

    • Tone

    Correct Answer
    A. Meter
    Explanation
    Meter refers to the rhythmic pattern of stresses that recurs in a poem. It is the organization of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry, creating a pattern that gives the poem a musical quality. Rhythm, on the other hand, refers to the overall flow and beat of the poem, which is often created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables according to the meter. Symbol and tone are unrelated to the concept of rhythmic patterns in poetry.

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