Literary TechniquesVersion en ligne Literary techniques are key to writing an enthralling story and capturing the audience. They are subtle manipulation of sentences and intentions that writers use to make their story flow with more strength. par James Humphreys 1 A description that exaggerates a Exaggeration b Hyperbole c Over the top d Boasting 2 What is a simile? a A comparison between things b Saying something is something else c Another way of saying metaphor d None of the above 3 An introduction is: a The beginning of a story b Saying hello to someone c Part of an essay d Not a literary technique 4 What is Imagery? a Descriptive language in text b A photo c Pictures of you d Pictures of me 5 What is a situation that cannot possibly exist because of contradicting elements? a An oxymoron b Alliteration c Parallelism d A paradox 6 What is the name of closely sounding consonants, usually in close proximity? a Rhyming b Hyperbole c Alliteration d Repetition 7 What is a literary technique? a Aspect or characteristics of the whole text b Specific and deliberate manipulations of text to convey meaning c A type of writing d Same as a literary element 8 Which answer is NOT a type of irony? a Dramatic irony b Physical irony c Verbal irony d Situational irony 9 Which example is NOT an example of personification? a The wind kissed her cheek gently b Waves cried out in passion c The clouds were shaped like a baby d The sun woke up lazily 10 Future events are purposefully suggested by the author. This is called: a Forewarning b Pre-meditation c Foreshadow d Pre-planning