Which of the following lines contain alliteration?

Meanwhile, his friend, through alley and street 1
Wanders and watches with eager ears, 2
Till in the silence around him he hears 3
The muster of men at the barrack door, 4
The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet, 5
And the measured tread of the grenadiers 6
Marching down to their boats on the shore. 7

Answer :

wander and watches is an example of alliteration

The question: Which of the following lines contain alliteration?

Meanwhile, his friend, through alley and street 1

Wanders and watches with eager ears, 2

Till in the silence around him he hears 3

The muster of men at the barrack door, 4

The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet, 5

And the measured tread of the grenadiers 6

Marching down to their boats on the shore. 7  

ANSWERS:

Lines 1 and 2

Lines 2, 3, 4

Lines 6 and 7

Line 4 only

Answer: Lines 2, 3, 4

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