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Question
Read the expression ‘permutation of possibility’. The consonant sound ‘P’ at beginning of the successive words creates a sonorous effect. This is an example of Alliteration. Find out more examples of Alliteration from the poem.
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Solution
- “…knock off useless blocks with dental dexterity.”
Alliteration - The sound of the letter „d‟ has been repeated for poetic effect. - “All gaps are plugged
with gleaming gold.”
Alliteration - The sound of the letter „g‟ has been repeated for poetic effect. - “But my heart would not bleed poetry.”
Alliteration - The sound of the letter „b‟ has been repeated for poetic effect.
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