Which lines from the poem "Digging" use assonance? Check all that apply.
The squat pen rests; snug as a gun.
When the spade sinks into gravelly ground:
Bends low, comes up twenty years away
By God, the old man could handle a spade.
Nicking and slicing neatly, heaving sods
Answer (1)
Seamus Heaney's poem "Digging" contains several lines that use assonance, with notable examples including "The squat pen rests; snug as a gun," and "Nicking and slicing neatly, heaving sods." Assonance enhances the musicality and imagery of the poem. Recognizing these sound patterns can deepen your understanding of Heaney's work. ;
