Question #6430875Single Choice

AP English Literatur

Question

In John Milton's Paradise Lost, the line "Him the Almighty Power / Hurled headlong flaming from the ethereal sky" contains multiple poetic devices. Which of the following accurately describes the use of sound devices here?

Options

Alliteration of the 'h' sound to create a sense of forcefulness.

Assonance of long vowel sounds to convey a sense of tranquility.

Onomatopoeia with the word "flaming" to mimic the sound of fire.

Consonance of the'm' sound to add a musical quality.

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