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In Grendel, what poetic device is used in the phrase "deeds of dead kings"

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O A. Simile
O B. Alliteration
O C. Metaphor
O D. Paradox

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Answer:
Alliteration. That is a stylistic literary device identified by the repeated sound of the first consonant in a series of multiple words.
Step-by-step explanation:
Even though it is a very small sample, that is the best description of the use of the sounds in this example.

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