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Find an example of alliteration in the poem. Alliteration: is repetition of the consonant at the beginning of two or more words in a line. Example: mother twists my ears.

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Find an example of alliteration in the poem.

Alliteration: is repetition of the consonant at the beginning of two or more words in a line.

Example: mother twists my ears.

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Solution

  1. sesame – seeds
  2. what – want
  3. ginger – garlic
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Chapter 3.2: I Dream of Spices - Appreciating the Poem [Page 146]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 1 Class 6 TN Board
Chapter 3.2 I Dream of Spices
Appreciating the Poem | Q C. | Page 146

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