BECE Literary Devices in Prose 3

Question 1

In a story, a character repeatedly sees a white dove before moments of peace. The dove most likely serves as:

Accepted Answer

A symbol

Answer

A symbol is an object, person, or event that represents something beyond its literal meaning.

Question 2

"The smell of freshly baked bread drifted through the warm kitchen, mingling with cinnamon." This passage primarily uses:

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Answer

Imagery uses sensory details (smell, warmth) to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

Question 3

Early in a story, a character ignores a warning sign on a dangerous road. Later, she is involved in an accident. The warning sign is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Foreshadowing

Answer

Foreshadowing uses early clues or hints to suggest what will happen later in the story.

Question 4

Which of the following phrases is an oxymoron?

Accepted Answer

Deafening silence

Answer

An oxymoron combines two contradictory terms in a single phrase; 'deafening' and 'silence' contradict each other.

Question 5

Instead of saying a soldier "died in battle," an author writes that he "fell in service." This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Euphemism

Answer

A euphemism substitutes a mild or indirect expression for one that might seem harsh or blunt.

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