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Figures of speech · Question 52 of 60

Question 52

MediumOriginal question

Name the figure of speech in this line.

"Look before you leap."

Options for question 52

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. "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 time
30 s
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Ten questions from Figures of speech, at your own pace.