Literary Devices
“Her smile shone like the morning sun across the auditorium.” Which literary device is used?
A. simile
B. irony
C. juxtaposition
D. symbolism
A. simile
“I gripped the edge of the stage as I waited for my name to be announced.” Which point of view is used?
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person
A. first person
The crowd watched the speaker with growing concern after her speech took an ominous tone filled with warnings about economic collapse. What does ominous most likely mean?
A. cheerful
B. threatening
C. confusing
D. humorous
B. threatening
“The classroom was a zoo once the substitute teacher left the room.” Which literary device is used?
A. irony
B. simile
C. juxtaposition
D. metaphor
D. metaphor
“You never realize how difficult the climb is until you reach the top of the mountain yourself.” Which point of view is used?
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person
B. second person
Although the politician claimed to support honesty, his private deals revealed shocking duplicity. What does duplicity most likely mean?
A. courage
B. dishonesty
C. intelligence
D. generosity
B. dishonesty
The novel places scenes of extravagant wealth beside scenes of extreme poverty to emphasize social inequality. Which literary device is primarily used?
A. metaphor
B. irony
C. juxtaposition
D. hyperbole
C. juxtaposition
“Marcus watched the storm gather outside his window and wondered whether the buses would stop running.” Which point of view is used?
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person
C. third person
After years of unfair laws and restricted access to polling places, many citizens experienced political disenfranchisement. What does disenfranchisement most likely mean?
A. denial of rights
B. public celebration
C. economic success
D. legal protection
A. denial of rights
A fire station burns down while firefighters are attending a seminar on fire prevention. Which literary device is best represented?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. juxtaposition
D. irony
D. irony
“She tightened her grip on the letter, knowing that her decision would permanently alter the family’s future.” Which point of view is used?
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person
C. third person
The author warned that constant exposure to propaganda could have a pernicious effect on democratic institutions over time. What does pernicious most likely mean?
A. immediate and obvious
B. minor and forgettable
C. gradually harmful
D. emotionally uplifting
C. gradually harmful