Question

Which three lines in the poem are examples of alliteration?

Answer 1

Or leave a kiss but in the cup
The thirst that from the soul doth rise
I would not change for thine

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The thirst that from the soul doth rise 'Repeated sound: /θ/ (voiced th)

2. Doth ask a drink divine 'Repeated sound: /d/'

3. 'Since when it grows, and smells, I swear...'Repeated sound: /s/

Explanation:

There is similarity in the first letters of closely related words.

Drink to me only with thine eyes,

        And I will pledge with mine.

Or leave a kiss but in the cup,

        And I’ll not look for wine.

The thirst that from the soul doth rise

        Doth ask a drink divine.

But might I of Jove’s nectar sup,

        I would not change for thine.

I sent thee late a rosy wreath,

        Not so much honoring thee

As giving it a hope, that there

        It could not withered be.

But thou thereon didst only breathe,

        And sent’st it back to me.

Since when it grows, and smells, I swear,

        Not of itself, but thee.