Question

In this excerpt of “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes, which sound device does the second line contain? The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees. The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, And the highwayman came riding— Riding—riding— The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.

Answer 1

The correct answer is b

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Answer 2

B. Alliteration, because ghostly and galleon both start with the same letter, G