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In English / College | 2025-07-05

Read this line from "The Raven."

"And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain"

What sound devices are used in this excerpt?

A. alliteration and rhyme
B. repetition and rhyme
C. alliteration and repetition
D. rhyme and suspense

Asked by castro07

Answer (1)

The excerpt from "The Raven" features both alliteration and rhyme . The repetition of the 's' sound exemplifies alliteration, contributing to the poem's overall sound. Thus, the correct answer is the combination of alliteration and rhyme as sound devices used in this line. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06