A Sunset of the City

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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.

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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

heed, need
heed, need

real, chill
real, chill

aware, winter
aware, winter

crisp, comes
crisp, comes

Answer 1

The pair of words that is an example of the poet’s use of alliteration is "crisp, comes."