Question 17 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC (FALL2026) 791113
In “Though two, close-keeping, are lass and lad,” the repeated beginning sounds in “close-keeping” and “lass and lad” create alliteration. The long “o” sound in “Though” and “close” creates assonance, so this line uses both sound devices for emphasis.
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