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Definition of Alliteration
Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words, such as the “b” sound in: “Bob brought the box of bricks to... read full definition
Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words, such as the “b” sound in: “Bob brought... read full definition
Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words, such as the... read full definition
Act 4, scene 2
Explanation and Analysis—Hollow Handy Horses:
In Act 4, Scene 2, Lucilius confides in Brutus that Cassius's behavior is becoming untrustworthy. Brutus suspects his shifting loyalty as well, and uses simile and alliteration to articulate his suspicions:
Thou hast described
A hot friend cooling. Ever note, Lucilius,
It useth an enforcèd ceremony.
There are no tricks in plain and simple faith;
But hollow men, like horses hot at hand,
Make gallant show and promise of their
mettle…
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