ESL - Literary Devices 2 (Alliteration, Imagery, Oxymoron, Hyperbole and Symbolism)

The video tutorial by Mr. P covers various literary devices including alliteration, hyperbole, imagery, symbolism, and oxymoron. Each device is explained with definitions and examples, highlighting their use in literature and everyday language. The lesson emphasizes the importance of these devices in enhancing writing and communication by adding rhythm, vividness, and depth.

What is the primary function of alliteration in poetry?

• To simplify the language

• To enhance the musical quality

• To confuse the reader

• To create a rhyme scheme

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The sun sets in the west

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

• The cat sat on the mat

• The wind howled through the night

What does hyperbole primarily rely on to create its effect?

• Metaphor

• Subtlety

• Exaggeration

• Repetition

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The river flows gently

• The stars twinkled in the sky

• I have a million things to do today

• The grass is green

Imagery in literature is primarily used to appeal to which of the following?

• The reader's emotions

• The reader's senses

• The reader's intellect

• The reader's logic

Which of the following lines is an example of imagery?

• The clock struck midnight

• The dog barked loudly

• The car drove down the street

• The blanket of snow covered everything in sight

What does the color black typically symbolize in literature?

• Purity

• Joy

• Death

• Love

In 'The Scarlet Letter', what does the letter 'A' symbolize?

• Anger

• Adultery

• Ambition

• Anxiety

What is an oxymoron?

• A figure of speech that uses symbolism

• A figure of speech that uses contradictory terms

• A figure of speech that uses exaggeration

• A figure of speech that uses repetition

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• All of the above

• Bright darkness

• Loud whisper

• Silent scream