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Questions tagged 'literary devices'

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Anonymous

Feb 10, 2025

Read these lines from the poem ‘the horses’ by ted hughes, and answer the question that follows. i climbed through the woods in the

Read the following lines from the poem "The Horses" by Ted Hughes and answer the question that follows: "I climbed through the woods in the hour-before-dawn dark. Evil air, a frost-making stillness."...

‘to see the world in a grain of sand’ is an example of paradox.

Is the phrase "to see the world in a grain of sand" an example of a paradox? a. True b. False

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Anonymous

Jan 29, 2025

Which one of the following statements contains a metaphor?

Which of the following statements contains a metaphor? a. She was like a bird in a cage. b. The water shone like a thousand diamonds. c. My dream vanished like a puff of smoke. d. The mighty oak is th...

Which of these descriptions best defines the term ‘metaphysical conceit’?

Which of the following descriptions best defines the term "metaphysical conceit"? a. Presenting conceited views of oneself in poetry b. The use of multiple figures of speech within a single line c. Un...

Which phrase from “meeting at night” contains alliteration?

Which phrase from "Meeting at Night" contains alliteration? a. “the yellow half-moon large and low” b. “the two hearts beating each to each” c. “as I gain the cove” d. “three fields to cross”

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Verlie Hickle

Jan 08, 2025

Which of the following is a key reason to include hyperbole in a literary work?

What is a key reason for including hyperbole in a literary work? Consider the following options: I. To add humor II. To heighten effect III. To create suspense

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Anonymous

Jan 04, 2025

How does Edgar Allan Poe create suspense in this stanza?

This question seeks to explore the techniques Edgar Allan Poe employs to create suspense in the following stanza from “The Raven.” Specifically, what literary devices, word choices, or structural elem...

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Anonymous

Dec 31, 2024

Which line in this excerpt from elizabeth bishop’s ‘the fish’ uses consonance?

Which line in this excerpt from Elizabeth Bishop's poem "The Fish" employs consonance? The excerpt reads: "I stared and stared and victory filled up the little rented boat, from the pool of bilge."

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Anonymous

Dec 09, 2024

Kay ryan, ‘turtle’ which words from the poem are an example of a simile?

Kay Ryan's poem "Turtle" contains examples of similes. Which words from the poem illustrate this literary device? a. the sport of truly chastened things b. she can ill afford the chances she must take...