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Question
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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Solution
- 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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