Practice Literary Devices (2.5) - English Literature: Echoes – A Collection of ISC Short Stories
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Literary Devices

Practice - Literary Devices - 2.5

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is imagery?

💡 Hint: Think about how authors create pictures in your mind.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of symbolism from 'The Story of an Hour'.

💡 Hint: What does the window represent in the context of the story?

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Question 1

What literary device uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures?

Symbolism
Imagery
Foreshadowing

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a description vivid.

Question 2

True or False: Foreshadowing is used to mislead readers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Does foreshadowing give clues or deceive?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

In 'To Build a Fire', how does Jack London use nature as a character? What literary devices illustrate this?

💡 Hint: Think about how the environment acts as a force against the protagonist.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the significance of the ending in 'The Story of an Hour'. How does Kate Chopin use irony to emphasize her message?

💡 Hint: What does the return of Brently Mallard signify for Louise?

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