Sonnet 18 Questions on Alliteration
Sonnet 18
What idea is emphasized through alliteration in line 7 of Sonnet 18, and how might something "fair" decline?
The idea that the speaker emphasizes by using alliteration is the speed with which beauty fades. The phrase "fair from fair" uses alliteration to lend euphony. It also makes the phrase faster to...
Sonnet 18
What figure of speech is used in line 11 of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?
In line 11 of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, the figure of speech used is personification. Death is personified as a being that can "brag" and cast a "shade," making it seem human-like. Additionally, the...