• hopkins's use of "seared," "bleared," and "smeared" is an example of

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  • alliteration, a poetic device that uses several words beginning with the same sound. This repetition of consonant sounds creates a rhythm and helps to emphasize the poet's words.

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      Brock Leon

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  • imagery, in which the words evoke images of pain. The words indicate that something has been burned, blurred, and smeared, creating a vivid picture of intense suffering.

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      Luca Bailey

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