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Contemporary Poetry: Seamus Heaney’s “Digging” Answers

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Which phrase in the passage uses alliteration?

A
“under my window”
B
“gravelly ground”
C
“look down”
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Which statement best describes the effect of the alliteration in the passage?

A
The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” create a soft, soothing sound that highlights the beauty of nature.
B
The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” emphasize the connection between the speaker and his father.
C
The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” help the reader hear the rough, rasping sound of the digging.

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