Catcher In The Rye Literary Devices Quiz

The Museum of Natural History represents what literary concept?

The recurring mention of ducks in Central Park represents what literary device?

Holden’s statement “I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw” uses what device?

What literary device is evident in the title “The Catcher in the Rye”?

The ducks symbolize which broader literary theme?

When the novel ends ambiguously with Holden in a mental institution, what device concludes the story?

What device is shown in Holden’s contradictory feelings about childhood and adulthood?

Holden’s tone filled with cynicism and humor exemplifies what literary concept?

Holden’s constant rejection of adult norms shows what literary concept?

Holden’s wish to protect innocence reveals which overarching device?

The carousel scene at the end of the novel serves as what kind of literary symbol?

When Holden describes Allie’s baseball mitt, what literary device is prominent?

Holden’s language style full of slang and repetition best represents what literary device?

What device is found in the phrase “old Stradlater”?

When Holden talks to Allie even after his death, what device is being used?

Holden’s observation that adults are “phonies” while he lies constantly shows what device?

The mention of “Romeo and Juliet” during his talk with Phoebe is what device?

When Holden’s words contrast his actions, what device appears?

The ducks disappearing for winter serves as what device?

The “carousel” repeating its motion symbolizes what device?

The narrative’s informal speech patterns create what effect?

What literary device is used when Holden repeatedly calls people “phony”?

Holden’s red hunting hat is an example of what device?

Holden’s reflection in the mirror, seeing himself differently, represents what device?

When Holden describes his mental breakdown humorously, what device is present?

What literary device is shown through the “catcher in the rye” dream itself?

The repetition of “goddam” and “phony” throughout the book shows what device?

When Holden narrates with constant interruptions and digressions, what device is being used?

When Holden compares himself to “a madman,” what device is this?

When Holden exaggerates his emotions, what literary device is used?