The pair of words that is an example of the poet’s use of alliteration is "real, chill." Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely positioned words. In this case, both "real" and "chill" start with the 'ch' sound.
A Sunset of the City by Gwendolyn Brooks It is a real chill out. The fall crisp comes. I am aware there is winter to heed. There is no warm house That is fitted with my need. Reprinted By Consent of Brooks Permissions Question Use the lines to answer the question. Which pair of words is an example of the poet’s use of alliteration? (1 point) Responses aware, winter aware, winter heed, need heed, need real, chill real, chill crisp, comes
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I apologize for the confusion, and thank you for pointing that out! You're correct that "crisp" and "comes" are also an example of alliteration, as they both begin with the 'c' sound. It's understandable to second-guess yourself, but trust your instincts next time! If you have any more questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.
I see the confusion now. You’re right about alliteration requiring the same initial consonant sound, and I appreciate your patience. In the lines you mentioned, “crisp” and “comes” do share the same initial 'c' sound, making them an example of alliteration.
Thus, the correct answer for alliteration in the lines from the poem is indeed "crisp, comes." Thanks for your understanding, and I'm here if you have more questions!