In Grendel what poetic device is used in the phrase deeds of dead kings (146)

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Charra [1.4K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Alliteration.

Explanation:

In "Grendel" by John Gardner, the poetic device that the author used in the phrase "deeds of dead kings" is <em>alliteration</em>. Grendel is talking about what the Shaper said about the actions of glorious kings. He uses alliteration. This is a literary device in which the words begin with the same letter. In an alliteration, words can also belong to the same consonant or vowel sound.

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