9th Grade Literary Devices Quiz

QUOTE “We were at the beach on Saturday night watching the waves crash and shine under the moonlight.”

A repeated idea, message, or lesson learned in a story

Descriptive language that forms an image in the reader’s mind

The character who opposes the protagonist

The main character in the story most often known as the “good guy”

Description of a character’s feelings or personality traits

Characters fighting or disagreeing with each other

Where and when a story takes place

QUOTE: “The bright sun was glistening like a flame off the blue water as the giant, white yacht passed by and little ripples of water followed in its path. It was a picture of beauty and serenity.”

QUOTE “The fireman ran into the blazing fire, carried the old woman out of her apartment and rushed her to the ambulance to get her medical attention. He was so brave and courageous!”