Hopkins's use of "seared," "bleared," and "smeared" is an example of

a. assonance.

b. alliteration.

c. simile.

d. metaphor.

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Craig Moore

22 September, 14:49

Hopkins's use of "seared," "bleared," and "smeared" is an example of

a. assonance.

b. alliteration.

c. simile.

d. metaphor.

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Jett Patton · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. The use of the said words is an example of assonance. It is a literary device used in poetry where it takes place when two or more words close to each other repeat a same vowel sound however they start with a different consonant sounds.

Hopkins's use of "seared," "bleared," and "smeared" is an example ofa. assonance.b. alliteration.c. simile.d. metaphor.

Hopkins's use of "seared," "bleared," and "smeared" is an example of

a. assonance.

b. alliteration.

c. simile.

d. metaphor.