Question

Which of the following lines contains the literary device used in the title of the poem itself - “A Considerable Speck”.

Options

• Parting is such sweet sorrow

• Her mouth was a fountain of delight.

• O, my love’s like a red, red rose

• The fair breeze blow, the white foam flew.

Answer 1

Parting is such sweet sorrow

Explanation:

The title “A Considerable Speck” uses an oxymoron, as the words “considerable” (important or large) and “speck” (tiny spot) express contrasting ideas. Similarly, “sweet sorrow” in option (a) is also an oxymoron, combining two opposite ideas to create a meaningful expression.