Question

An example of the literary device ‘alliteration’ is when Flavius tells the citizens ______.

Options

• So you do too, where you perceive them thick.

• Hence! Home you idle creatures get you home.

• Why dost thou lead these men about the street?

• ...and keep us in servile fearfulness.

Answer 1

An example of the literary device ‘alliteration’ is when Flavius tells the citizens so you do too, where you perceive them thick.

Explanation:

This line uses alliteration through the repetition of the ‘t’ sound in words such as “too” and “thick.” The repeated consonant sound gives the line a noticeable rhythm and emphasis.