Home > C1 VocabularyAdvanced Literary Devices and Techniques Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Advanced Literary Devices and Techniques 1. ______ is a literary technique that involves the use of contradictory or opposing ideas. paradox ambiguity oxymoron juxtaposition 2. ______ is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story. foreshadowing prologue suspense red herring 3. A ______ is a contradiction in terms, such as ‘jumbo shrimp’. metaphor irony oxymoron paradox 4. A ______ is a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story. symbol image theme motif 5. ______ is a figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement. parody irony hyperbole sarcasm 6. ______ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. assonance alliteration cacophony consonance 7. The ______ is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work. plot character mood theme 8. ______ is a literary device that attributes human qualities to non-human entities. personification hyperbole allegory metaphor 9. ______ is a literary device where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal one. symbolism imagery metonymy irony 10. ______ is a literary technique where the normal order of words is reversed. hyperbaton inversion chiasmus paradox 11. The ______ is the main character in a literary work. protagonist hero villain antagonist 12. A ______ is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’. analogy personification metaphor simile 13. ______ is a literary device where words imitate the sounds they describe. consonance alliteration assonance onomatopoeia 14. A ______ is an indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place, or event. illusion metaphor allusion hyperbole 15. ______ is the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws. sarcasm comedy caricature satire 16. The ______ of a story is the perspective from which it is narrated. point of view narrator plot character 17. The ______ is the turning point of the story, often the most intense moment. introduction denouement climax resolution 18. A ______ is a character who contrasts with another character to highlight particular qualities. support hero foil antagonist Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz