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Read the poem and find the line for the following poetic device or write your own example. Alliteration. - English

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Read the poem and find the line for the following poetic device or write your own example.

Alliteration.

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Solution

  • Alliteration:
    filed to fit; pull and push; print and plough; run and race; hide the heavens;
  • Own Example:
    The cat, clawing the couch is creating chaos.
    Michael made mellow music on the mike.
    Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer raced rapidly from the room.
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Chapter 5.2: The Secret of the Machines - Exercise [Page 152]

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