Read this line from the poem.

And while I thus at random rove

What effect does alliteration have in this line?

A. It emphasizes the unpredictability of the speaker's pursuit of pleasure.

B. It makes the speaker seem fair and impartial.

C. It adds a lighthearted tone to the speaker's words.

D. It contributes to the sorrowful tone of the poem.

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Derek Dean

English

21 September, 11:19

Read this line from the poem.

And while I thus at random rove

What effect does alliteration have in this line?

A. It emphasizes the unpredictability of the speaker's pursuit of pleasure.

B. It makes the speaker seem fair and impartial.

C. It adds a lighthearted tone to the speaker's words.

D. It contributes to the sorrowful tone of the poem.

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Reagan Roth · Answer 1

A. Alliteration adds rhythm and beat to a poem. In this line, random means given no thought & rove advises of a lost feeling. In combination "random rove" emphasizes the state of being lost. in adfition, the answer choice says "pursuit" which means to go after - random rove