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Read the following lines from the poem:The yellow fog that rubs its back upon the window-panes,The yellow smoke that rubs its muzzle on the window-panesWhich is the strongest sound effect employed in these lines?A.AssonanceB.RepetitionC.RhymeD.AlliterationSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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Read the following lines from the poem:The yellow fog that rubs its back upon the window-panes,The yellow smoke that rubs its muzzle on the window-panesWhich is the strongest sound effect employed in these lines?A.AssonanceB.RepetitionC.RhymeD.AlliterationSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The strongest sound effect employed in these lines is B. Repetition. The phrase "that rubs" and "the window-panes" is repeated in both lines, creating a rhythmic and echoing effect.

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Which line from the poem contains the strongest example of alliteration?A.And watched the smoke that rises from the pipesB.The yellow smoke that rubs its muzzle on the window-panesC.Scuttling across the floors of silent seasD.Curled once about the house and fell asleepSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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