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From the given options, choose the correct poetic device (figure of speech) used in the given line.

The bouncing bouncer bounced back.

Solution

Correct Option: 3

The line 'The bouncing bouncer bounced back' repeats the initial consonant sound 'b' across closely placed words. Repetition of an initial consonant sound is alliteration.

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