From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression:
"Matthew met Michael at the mayor's moor"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is: Option (4) → Alliteration
Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in words that are close together. In the given sentence, the 'M' sound is repeated at the beginning of "Matthew," "met," "Michael," and "mayor's," creating an alliterative effect.
Option (1) Simile compares two things using "like" or "as" – not present here.
Option (2) Personification gives human traits to non-human things – not applicable.
Option (3) Metaphor is a direct comparison without "like" or "as" – also not used here.