THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
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In “To America, “ the repetition of “s” and “w” sounds in the line, “Strong, willing sinews in your wings” is an example of ____ (repetition of sounds within lines of poetry).
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simile
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hyperbole
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personification
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alliteration
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Alliteration is the conspicuous repetition of initial consonant sounds of nearby words in a phrase, often used as a literary device.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adding the repetition of “w” sounds and “s” sounds at the beginning of words, gives the line alliteration. With both alliteration and assonance at work, this line has a rhythm and musicality it would otherwise not have.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alliteration: The repetition of a beginning consonant sound, usually in a line or verse or in a sentence.
Detailed explanation-4: -Slip Slop Slap, Sun Screen Splatters, Sharp Sand Sticks Spoiling Smooth Silky Sheen, Sand Scratches, Scours Sensitive Skin; Swim Strips Sand, Starts Swirling Sunblock Slick.
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