[Answer] The word "bittersweet" is an example of a what?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The word "bittersweet" is an example of a what?"

...The word "bittersweet" is an example of an oxymoron, a literary device in which two contradictory terms are combined to create a new meaning. Here, "bitter" refers to something unpleasant or harsh, while "sweet" evokes pleasant or enjoyable. Oxymorons are used to express complex ideas by blending opposites in a striking and thought-provoking way. Other examples include "pretty ugly," where the word "pretty" ironically intensifies the ugliness, and "jumbo shrimp," a playful contradiction where the largeness of "jumbo" is juxtaposed with the smallness suggested by "shrimp."

[Ans] The word "bittersweet" is an example of a what?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The word "bittersweet" is an example of a what?"

The word "bittersweet" is an example of an oxymoron, a literary device in which two contradictory terms are combined to create a new meaning. Here, "bitter" refers to something unpleasant or harsh, while "sweet" evokes pleasant or enjoyable. Oxymorons are used to express complex ideas by blending opposites in a striking and thought-provoking way. Other examples include "pretty ugly," where the word "pretty" ironically intensifies the ugliness, and "jumbo shrimp," a playful contradiction where the largeness of "jumbo" is juxtaposed with the smallness suggested by "shrimp."

[Answer] 5. Many of us shed a few tears when we realised that which of Eric Clapton's songs was written about the death of his four-year-old son?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. Many of us shed a few tears when we realised that which of Eric Clapton's songs was written about the death of his four-year-old son? "

...1. Tears in Heaven 2. I Shot the Sheriff 3. Layla 4. Wonderful Tonight "Beyond the door, There's peace I'm sure, And I know there'll be no more Tears in heaven." Conor Clapton died after falling out of a 53rd floor window in New York. The song was co-written with Will Jennings, whilst they were composing for the film "Rush". The song reached Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992 and Number 5 in the UK. It won a "Song of the Year" Grammy the following year.

[Answer] 4. This Iowan was born in Winterset and was named Marion Morrison. He had a dog named Duke. Among his many film credits are "Red River" (1948),"The Searchers," "The Green Berets" (1968) and "True Grit" (1969). Who was this Iowa celebrity?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. This Iowan was born in Winterset and was named Marion Morrison. He had a dog named Duke. Among his many film credits are "Red River" (1948),"The Searchers," "The Green Berets" (1968) and "True Grit" (1969). Who was this Iowa celebrity?"

...1. Lee Marvin 2. Jack Palance 3. James Coburn 4. John Wayne John Wayne's nickname came as a result of his dog, Duke. He made over 175 films.

[Answer] 3. If I'm savagely consuming a juicy 'plumcot', which set of parents have been bereaved?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. If I'm savagely consuming a juicy 'plumcot', which set of parents have been bereaved?"

...1. Mr. Plum and Mrs. Ascot 2. Mr. Plum and Mrs. Peach 3. Mr. Plum and Mrs. Apricot 4. Mr. Plum and Mrs. Monocot There are many varieties of plumcot and they can range from ruby red to golden yellow, from dense to delicate, and from sweet to sour.

[Answer] 2. This basketball star played for the Lakers of the NBA. Who was "Magic"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. This basketball star played for the Lakers of the NBA. Who was "Magic"?"

...1. Carmelo Anthony 2. Kobe Bryant 3. Earvin Johnson 4. Larry Byrd A newspaper reporter came up with the moniker when Johnson was in high school. He described his play as being like magic. Playing for the Lakers, Johnson was instumental in winning 5 championships between 1980 and 1988.

[Answer] 1. Film director and stuntman David R. Ellis died January 7, 2013. What 2006 movie starring Samuel L. Jackson, more famous for its name than its plot, did Ellis direct?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. Film director and stuntman David R. Ellis died January 7, 2013. What 2006 movie starring Samuel L. Jackson, more famous for its name than its plot, did Ellis direct?"

...1. Slither 2. Snakes on a Plane 3. How To Eat Fried Worms 4. V for Vendetta Venomous snakes are introduced into a passenger plane to kill a witness to a mob killing in a film with a very straightforward title. The word of mouth generated on the internet did not translate into success as the film underperformed at the box office. Ellis also directed "Final Destination 2," "Cellular", "Asylum and The Final Destination".