In poetry analysis; what term describes the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words; as in 'wild and woolly'?
- A. Alliteration ✓
- B. Assonance
- C. Onomatopoeia
- D. Enjambment
Correct answer
A. Alliteration
Explanation
Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely positioned words; a common poetic device.
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