Question

read the excerpt from to one in paradise, by edgar allan poe.
for alas! alas! for me
the light of life is o’er!

o more- no more- no more- *
how does poe use a sound device in the excerpt?
∘ he uses alliteration and assonance to emphasize the images of tragedy.
∘ he uses internal and near rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyric poem.
∘ he uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of sadness.
∘ he uses euphony to emphasize the peaceful mood.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sounds, e.g., "alas! alas!") and assonance (repetition of vowel sounds, e.g., "o'er", "no more") are present. The excerpt has tragic themes ("light of Life is o'er", "alas"), so this fits.
• Option 2: Internal and near rhyme are not prominent here. The main sound devices are alliteration and assonance, not rhyme focused.
• Option 3: Cacophony is harsh, discordant sound. The excerpt's sound is more melodic (with repetition of soft sounds) rather than discordant.
• Option 4: Euphony is pleasant sound, but the mood is tragic (not peaceful), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. He uses alliteration and assonance to emphasize the images of tragedy.