Question

What type of Literary Devices is this passage and provide an explanation

“Mary sat musing on the lamp-flame at the table
Waiting for Warren. When she heard his step. . .”

Answer 1

Alliteration is very prevalent within this passage; the repetition of the 'm' vowel for "Mary" and "musing" should be a clear indicator for this device. The repetition of the vowel 'w' for "Waiting", "Warren", and "When" should also make it obvious as well.