1. What is a simile? a) A comparison using like or as b) A comparison without using like or as c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: a) A comparison using like or as

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is personification? a) Giving human qualities to non-human things b) Describing a character’s personality c) A comparison using like or as

Answer: a) Giving human qualities to non-human things

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is imagery? a) A comparison using like or as b) A description that appeals to the senses c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: b) A description that appeals to the senses

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is foreshadowing? a) A hint of what is to come later in the story b) A description of a character’s appearance c) A comparison using like or as

Answer: a) A hint of what is to come later in the story

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is alliteration? a) Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words b) Repetition of vowel sounds in words c) A comparison using like or as

Answer: a) Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is onomatopoeia? a) Words that sound like what they mean b) A comparison using like or as c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: a) Words that sound like what they mean

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is a metaphor? a) A comparison without using like or as b) A comparison using like or as c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: a) A comparison without using like or as

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is hyperbole? a) Exaggeration for effect b) A comparison using like or as c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: a) Exaggeration for effect

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is irony? a) A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens b) A comparison using like or as c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: a) A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

1. What is symbolism? a) The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities b) A comparison using like or as c) A description of a character’s appearance

Answer: a) The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

Rubric: 1 point for correct answer, 0 points for incorrect answer

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