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What are the alliterations in The Highwayman?

Here are some examples of alliteration in Alfred Noyes' "The Highwayman":

From the first stanza:

* "Black blood of birds blood black as blackest black" (repeating "b" sound)

* "Three thousand towns of toiling men" (repeating "t" sound)

* "He had a horse and a hat and a huddle of hollow horseshoes" (repeating "h" sound)

From other stanzas:

* "Sleepless summer sun sun sleepless summer sun" (repeating "s" sound)

* "Gallant gentleman, good good gallant gentleman" (repeating "g" sound)

* "Whistled a wild whistle" (repeating "w" sound)

* "From farthing to five french francs" (repeating "f" sound)

* "To tell the truth for three thousand towns" (repeating "t" sound)

Alliteration helps to create a sense of rhythm and emphasis in the poem. It is particularly effective in this poem, which is full of vivid imagery and sound effects.

Note: There are many more examples of alliteration in "The Highwayman". These are just a few of the most noticeable.

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