“Do The Know It’s Christmas” Analysis

What literary device is used in the line "And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom"?

• Personification

• Simile

• Allusion

• Onomatopoeia

The overall tone of the song can best be described as:

• Joyful

• Somber

• Angry

• Indifferent

Which literary device is employed in the phrase "Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears"?

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

The line "And it's a world of dread and fear" is an example of:

• Allusion

• Personification

• Imagery

• Simile

What is the primary theme of the song?

• There is joy at Christmas.

• There is a great contrast between wealth and poverty.

• Holidays can be overwhelming.

• Family is important during holidays.

The phrase "Feed the world" repeated in the chorus is an example of:

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

Who are "they" in the line "Do they know it's Christmastime at all?"

• Those who do not practice Christianity

• Those who are starving in Africa

The mood created by the song can be described as:

• Festive

• Melancholic

• Excited

• Humorous

In the context of the song, "Christmas" serves as a symbol for:

• Religious celebration

• Abundance and joy

• Winter season

• Family gatherings

The writer's purpose in this song appears to be:

• To entertain with a catchy tune

• To raise awareness about famine in Africa

• To criticize Christmas celebrations

• To promote tourism in Africa