Question

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Read these lines from the poem "She Walks in Beauty" by Lord Byron:

She walks in beauty, like the night

Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

Which statement best describes Byron's use of alliteration in this poem?


The alliteration adds to the rhythm of the poem by highlighting important words.

The alliteration is used to create a light and playful rhythm in the poem.

The alliteration supports the poet's belief that the subject is an angel from heaven.

The alliteration is used to emphasize the simile about the subject's beauty.

Answer 1

The poet describes a woman who “walks in beauty, like the night/Of cloudless climes and starry skies”  Immediately the light of stars and the shadow of night are brought forth as contrasts, foreshadowing the further contrasts the poet notices regarding this beautiful woman.

Answer 2

Just took the test the answer is D, "The alliteration is used to emphasize the simile abut the subject's beauty."