Which of the following lines uses alliteration?
a. The horns of Elfland faintly blowing!
b. The long light shakes across the lakes . . .
c. And the wild cataract leaps in glory.
d. And thinner, clearer, farther going!
The answer is: [B]: "The long light shakes across the lakes ...." . ______________________________________________________ Take note of the close repetition of beginning consonant sounds: ________________________________ "....long light... lakes...." . __________________________________
{Note of interest: Of course, alliteration can also refer to the close repetition of BEGINNING VOWEL sounds, as well.}.
