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why did the poet use alliteration in the poem A Legend of the Northland?

why did the poet use alliteration in the poem A Legend of the Northland?

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  1. The poet uses alliteration in the poem for poetic effect as this poem is a ballad and meant to be sung. The use of alliteration makes it possible to sing it properly. Here are some of the examples of alliteration:

    1. That they cannot sleep them through
    2. To the sledges, when it snows
    3. In their funny, furry clothes
    4. They tell them a curious story
    5. yet you may learn a lesson
    6. If I tell the tale to you…and so on.

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