In the Sixth Line of the First Stanza, We Read:

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In the sixth line of the first stanza, we read:
"... and sings a melancholy strain,..."
This "s" sound at the beginning of sings and strain has been repeated. Poets often do
this. Do you know why? Do you know what this "poetic repetition" is called? Can you
find other instances of this, in The Solitary Reaper?

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Solution

In ‘sings’ and ‘strain’, “s” sound has been repeated. The use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together is quite common in poetry. This “poetic repetition is called “alliteration”. It is used to heighten the musical and lyrical impact of the poem.
Repetition of “s” sound in ‘silence of the seas’.
Repetition of “a” sound in ‘Among Arabian Sands’.
Repetition of “1” sound in ‘Listened, motionless and still’.

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Chapter 2.3: The Solitary Reaper - Exercise [Page 73]

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CBSE English Communicative - Literature Reader [English] Class 9

Chapter 2.3 The Solitary Reaper
Exercise | Q 8 | Page 73

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