Question

How does the alliteration in the sentences below contribute to the mood of the first

half of "The End of an Era"?

"Where they had expected opulence, they found obscurity. Where they had
been promised paradise, they found palmetto bugs." (paragraph 9)

A) The alliteration draws attention to humorous conditions, creating a whimsical
mood.
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B) The alliteration reveals the various obstacles the family has had to face, creating a
tense mood.

C) The alliteration shows the family's resilience to difficult settings, creating a
hopeful mood.

D) The alliteration reinforces the unexpected situation of the family, creating a
disappointed mood.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) The alliteration reinforces the unexpected situation of the family, creating a disappointed mood.

The alliteration in the sentences emphasizes the contrast between what the family expected and what they actually found, highlighting the disappointment and disillusionment they feel. The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in "expected opulence," "found obscurity," "promised paradise," and "found palmetto bugs" serves to reinforce the unexpected and unpleasant reality the family has encountered. Therefore, the alliteration contributes to the disappointed and disillusioned mood of the first half of "The End of an Era."