Answer:
Alliteration is a term to describe a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound.
Explanation:
"She sells seashells by the sea-shore." or "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
If you are trying to remember information that you are reading, you should be an "active" reader, who pays attention to the words and thinks about connections that may occur.
Answer:
The author is referring to the character Deanna Troi, character of Star trek.
Explanation:
The text above refers to the moment when Deana and some companions were returning from a conference in a shuttle, when they were captured by a cosmic entity that intended to destroy them. However, Deanna used her powers to protect everyone and herself while the rescue did not arrive. The rescue only appeared after years, causing Deana to interrupt a large part of her life, when she could have just seduced and given herself up to death.