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प्रश्न
Figures of speech
Consonance: Repetition of similar consonant sounds in the neighbouring words.
(e.g.) It's the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; Pick out one more instance of consonance from the poem.
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उत्तर
- The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, – repetition of the “r ” sound.
- For who goes up your winding stair – repetition of the “r ” sound.
- To idle, silly flattering words, – repetition of the “l” sound.
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Dictatorship Vs Democracy
Figures of speech
Anaphora: Repetition of a word or a phrase at the beginning of a sequence of sentences, paragraphs, and lines.
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| accepted | |
| answered | |
| irritated | |
| failed | |
| completed | |
| challenged | |
| cried | |
| surprised | |
| find | |
| licked | |
| celebrated | |
| fried |
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