Answer:
A. Consonance
Explanation:
"When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer" is a poem written by the American poet Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892).
The highlighted portion of the poem is:
- "and diagrams, to add, divide,"
Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds, either at the beginning, middle, or end of words, creating a harmonious and rhythmic effect within the language of the poem.
In this case, the repetition of the "d" sound in "diagrams", "add" and "divide" qualifies as consonance, so the poetic device used in the highlighted portion of the poem is:
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Repetition involves the deliberate reuse of words, phrases, or structures to create emphasis, reinforce meaning, or enhance the rhythmic and thematic elements within the poem.
Rhyme refers to the similarity or correspondence of sounds at the ends of two or more words, often occurring at the end of lines, creating a rhythmic and melodic quality in the verse.
Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate or resemble the sounds they describe, adding a sensory and auditory dimension to the language and enhancing the reader's experience.
