Flocabulary Literary Devices 2

Question 1

Which literary device uses language that appeals to the five senses to create a vivid mental picture?

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Answer

Symbolism

Answer

Allusion

Answer

Diction

Question 2

When an author makes a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or other work of literature, this is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Allusion

Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Paradox

Answer

Irony

Question 3

What is the term for a person, place, object, or event that represents something beyond its literal meaning?

Accepted Answer

Symbol

Answer

Theme

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Motif

Answer

Allegory

Question 4

Which type of irony occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected?

Accepted Answer

Situational irony

Answer

Verbal irony

Answer

Dramatic irony

Answer

Sarcasm

Question 5

What literary device involves placing two contrasting or opposite ideas or characters side by side to highlight their differences?

Accepted Answer

Juxtaposition

Answer

Paradox

Answer

Oxymoron

Answer

Antithesis

Question 6

What is the central message, moral, or lesson that an author wants the reader to take away from a work of literature?

Accepted Answer

Theme

Answer

Plot

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Tone

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Setting

Question 7

Which literary device involves a contradiction that seems impossible but reveals a deeper truth?

Accepted Answer

Paradox

Answer

Oxymoron

Answer

Irony

Answer

Satire