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Question
Read the given line and answer the question that follow.
We are proud of the position we hold; humble as we are
- What is the speaker proud of?
- How is the speaker both humble and proud?
- Pick out the alliteration in these lines.
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Solution
- The speaker is proud of the position people hold on to.
- The ordinary position they hold keeps them humble. But the path of self-dignity and honor they tread, makes them feel proud.
- proud, position, hold, humble are the words that alliterate.
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