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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying Sound Devices in Poetry

Easy Poetry Analysis Sound Devices

Read the following excerpt from a poem:

"The silken sibilance of the whispering winds,
Beneath the moon's mellow glow, they spin
A symphony soft as a lover's sigh,
While shadows dance in the cool night air."

Which sound device is primarily employed in the excerpt to create a soft, flowing rhythm?

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