The language device that employs repeating consonant is alliteration.
The best answer here is C. If we refer back to the General Prologue from the start of <em>The Canterbury Tales</em> and read his description, we can see that he is described as a manager for someone's estate (as well as a carpenter, though that isn't necessary to know here). The majority of his description details his years of service to this particular farm and he is described as being quite good at what he does, able to predict crop yields.
Yes, I think that Joyce does have the ability to beautifully describe scenery because of her use of vibrant adjectives and colorful scenery. Joyce is able to capture the beauty Gabriel is seeing with her wording and tone.
