Question 52
MediumOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"Look before you leap."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"Look" and "leap" both begin with "l". The repeated first sound, which makes the saying easy to remember, is alliteration.
Worth noting
Nothing is given human qualities, so it is not personification.
- Concept
- Alliteration
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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