Which of the following phrases from "A Gray Sleeve" contains an example of alliteration?

A. "It looks as if it might rain this afternoon."

B. "Wisps of gray smoke wound upward."

C. "The bits were clamped as rigidly as vises upon the teeth."

D. "The men were in the cool gloom of the woods."

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9 September, 20:04

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Nicolas Porter · Answer 1

I would say that the best answer is D because "cool", "gloom", woods", all have a repetitive "oo".

Which of the following phrases from "A Gray Sleeve" contains an example of alliteration?A. "It looks as if it might rain this afternoon."B. "Wisps of gray smoke wound upward."C. "The bits were clamped as rigidly as vises upon the teeth."D. "The men were in the cool gloom of the woods."