Literary Elements and Devices
Example Questions
In paragraph 6, what does the sentence “Her eyes follow me, like a cat that is ready to pounce” suggest about the woman?
A She is grateful that the narrator is concerned.
B She is fascinated by the narrator’s opinion.
C She is deliberately tormenting the narrator.
D She is in control of the situation
In Romeo's Act II, scene ii soliloquoy, what effect does Shakespeare's use of metaphor have?
A It illustrates Romeo's infatuation with Juliet.
B It highlights Romeo's lack of intelligence.
C It shows Romeo's lustful nature.
D It illustrates Romeo's conviction that Juliet is deceptive.
A She is grateful that the narrator is concerned.
B She is fascinated by the narrator’s opinion.
C She is deliberately tormenting the narrator.
D She is in control of the situation
In Romeo's Act II, scene ii soliloquoy, what effect does Shakespeare's use of metaphor have?
A It illustrates Romeo's infatuation with Juliet.
B It highlights Romeo's lack of intelligence.
C It shows Romeo's lustful nature.
D It illustrates Romeo's conviction that Juliet is deceptive.