T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Epigraphs + Lines 1-18

T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Epigraphs + Lines 1-18

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Arts, Other, Religious Studies, Social Studies

4th Grade - University

Hard

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This video is part of the Perfecting Poetry series, focusing on T.S. Eliot's 'The Hollow Men.' It provides a detailed analysis of the poem's epigraphs and the first part, exploring historical and personal contexts, literary allusions, and thematic elements like paradoxes and motifs. The lesson encourages reflection on modern society's spiritual emptiness, using Eliot's work as a lens.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme explored in T.S. Eliot's 'The Hollow Men'?

Romantic love

Spiritual emptiness

Technological advancement

Political power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical event is referenced in the second epigraph of 'The Hollow Men'?

The Russian Revolution

Guy Fawkes Day

The American Civil War

The French Revolution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the reference to 'Mistah Kurtz' in the epigraph suggest?

A connection to modern technology

A critique of colonialism and greed

A celebration of cultural diversity

A focus on romantic relationships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary technique is used in the phrase 'We are the hollow men, we are the stuffed men'?

Paradox

Metaphor

Alliteration

Simile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does T.S. Eliot use inclusive language in 'The Hollow Men'?

By using words like 'they' and 'them'

By using words like 'us', 'our', and 'we'

By using words like 'he' and 'she'

By using words like 'you' and 'your'

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the motif of dryness in the poem symbolize?

Abundance

Desolation

Joy

Growth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of sibilance in the poem?

It emphasizes the poem's rhythm

It creates a joyful atmosphere

It evokes a sense of whispering and desolation

It adds a musical quality

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