Which statement best describes the connection between the anglo-saxon period and the rise of the oral-legend tradition in literature? a. most of the leaders of the time relied on speeches to gain power. b. authors used flowery language in their epic poems. c. most of the people living in england were illiterate. d. authors used the adventures of heroes in their stories.

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the correct answer is d. a discussion of specific uses of alliteration

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when you are critiquing or evaluating a poem, you will mostly pay attention to the theme, as well as figures of speech and rhythm. alliteration is a figure of speech where consonants are repeated in neighboring words - and it is important for analysis of sound and rhythm, which is why it might appear in the evaluation of that poem.