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Read the expression below:<br/>“The deep green sea keeps breathing ...

Read the expression below:<br/>“The deep green sea keeps breathing peacefully.”<br/>The repeated long “e” sound mainly illustrates:
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  • A Assonance
  • B Consonance
  • C Irony
  • D Synecdoche
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. In this line, the repeated long “e” sound in words like “deep,” “green,” and “sea” creates a smooth and pleasing sound effect.

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