Read the following poem and answer the question given below it. He gives his…
2021
Read the following poem and answer the question given below it.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to Keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
'deep' and 'keep' are ...........
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Rhyming words
- D.
Alternative words
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Correct answer: C
Based on the provided poem excerpt, here is the analysis and feedback for the options:
Analysis
The words: The words "deep" and "keep" share the same ending sound (the "eep" sound).
Literary Device: Words that end with the same or similar sounds are classified as rhyming words.