Question

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!

Answer 1

The answer is: [B]: "The long light shakes across the lakes ...." .
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Take note of the close repetition of beginning consonant sounds:
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"....long light... lakes...." .
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{Note of interest: Of course, alliteration can also refer to the close repetition of BEGINNING VOWEL sounds, as well.}.