"Among all Asian areas". Which one of the poetic device has been used in the given line?
Correct answer: D. Alliteration
- A. Simile
- B. Metaphor
- C. Personification
- D. Alliteration
Explanation
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close together. In this case, we have the "A" sound repeated in "Among all Asian
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