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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying Paradox and Oxymoron in Poetry

Hard Literary Devices Paradox And Oxymoron

In the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot, lines such as “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons” evoke the feeling of existential uncertainty and fear of inadequacy. Identifying literary devices that encapsulate these themes can deepen understanding of the text. Which of the following lines from the poem most effectively illustrates the use of paradox or oxymoron?

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