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"I had not taken the first step in knowledge, I had not learnt to let go with the ...

"I had not taken the first step in knowledge, I had not learnt to let go with the hands".The above lines is an example of a
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  • A Alliteration
  • B Apostrophe
  • C Repetition
  • D Assonance
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The given lines are an example of 'Repetition'. Repetition is a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable. In the given lines, the phrase 'I had not' is repeated, which emphasizes the speaker's lack of action or progress.

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