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The line "Sally sells seashells" repeats the starting sound of its words. What is this poetic device called?

AA rhyme
BA rhythm
CAssonance
DAlliteration
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Alliteration
Repeating the same beginning sound in nearby words is alliteration.
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