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Underline the alliterated word in the following line. A little wicked wicket gate.

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Underline the alliterated word in the following line.

A little wicked wicket gate.

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A little wicked wicket gate.

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Chapter 1.2: The Castle - Exercise [Page 22]

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Chapter 1.2 The Castle
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