Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What literary device is a word that implies or suggests a comparison between two things without using “like” or “as”?

  1. Metaphor.

  2. Imagery.

  3. Hyperbole.

  4. Personification.

The correct answer is: Metaphor.

A metaphor is a comparison between two things without using "like" or "as", using one to describe the other. This distinguishes it from the other choices. Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create a vivid mental image. Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis. Personification is the attribution of human qualities to non-human entities. While these may be used in literature, none of them specifically fit the definition of a metaphor. Therefore, A Metaphor is the correct answer.

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