(PRE-TEST) LITERARY DEVICES

​1. The tall, dark and handsome gentleman walked inside the ballroom. What literary device is used in this statement?

​A. Symbolism because the gentleman represents all men.

​B. Imagery because the descriptions appeal to the senses.

​C. Character Development because the writer pointed out the changes in the gentleman.

​2. The sampaguita is a promise between two lovers. What literary device is used in this statement?

​A. Imagery because the promise uttered by the lovers appeals to the sense of hearing.

​B. Character Development because the lovers remained true to their promise to one another

​C. Symbolism because the sampaguita represents the pure love that lovers have for each other.

​3. The cruel stepsisters realized their mistakes . In the end, they apologized to Leticia. What literary device is used in this statement?

​A. Imagery because the stepsisters are being described clearly.

​B. Symbolism because the stepsisters are the bullies in our lives.

C. Character Development because the stepsisters cha​

​4. "You hurt me! I will never forgive you for this! What is the tone of this statement?

​A. Forgiving because the author wanted reconciliation.

​B. Pity because when a person does not forgive suffers most.

C. Angry because the author used strong words to express emotional pain.

​5. "I am sorry for everything I have done to you." What is the mood of this statement?

​A. Scared because the reader felt the person's fear.

​B. Nervous because the reader knew apoligizing was hard.

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C. Regretful because the reader felt the speaker's sincerity.