Question

The repetition of the ‘p’ sound in "Parting with his poison" is an example of which poetic device?

• A. Assonance
• B. Onomatopoeia
• C. Alliteration
• D. Consonance

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Alliteration

• Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds, and in this case, the ‘p’ sound is repeated for poetic effect.