Question
English Question on Figure of speech/Literary Devices
From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression:"Matthew met Michael at the mayor's moor"
A
Simile
B
Personification
C
Metaphor
D
Alliteration
Answer
Alliteration
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Alliteration.
The figure of speech used in the expression "Matthew met Michael at the mayor's moor" is Alliteration. Alliteration refers to the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words. In this case, the repetition of the "m" sound in "Matthew," "met," "Michael," "mayor's," and "moor" creates an alliteration.