Contemporary Poetry: Seamus Heaney’s “Digging”

Question 2 • CA-English Language Arts 12 B – 1744

Which statement best describes the effect of the alliteration in the passage?

Answer

The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” create a soft, soothing sound that highlights the beauty of nature.

The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” emphasize the connection between the speaker and his father.

The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” help the reader hear the rough, rasping sound of the digging.

Explanation

The repeated “gr” sound in “gravelly ground” is a harsh, rough sound. It echoes the gritty noise of digging, helping the reader imagine the rasping sound. So the best description is that the alliteration helps the reader hear the rough sound of the digging.

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