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

AAssonance

BOnomatopoeia

CAlliteration

DConsonance

Answer:

C. Alliteration

Read Explanation:

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


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