Question

Which lines of poetry are the best examples of alliteration? (From the poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe)(1 point)
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As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–

“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”
“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”
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Answer 1

only one and it better be right

Answer 2

As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–

Answer 3

The best example of alliteration in the given options is:

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–