Which statement best explains how the alliteration in this excerpt from Alfred Noyes's poem "The Highwayman" contributes to its meaning?
A. The repetition of the "m" sound in line 6 draws attention to the
large number of soldiers.
B. The repetition of the "r" sound in line 3 emphasizes the importance
of the road.
C. The repetition of the "d" sound in line 1 creates the sound effect of
footsteps.
D. The repetition of the "t" sound in line 2 helps paint a vivid picture
of the sunset.
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