Name the poetic device used in the given line from Andrew Marvell's, poem, 'To His Coy Mistress': "And you should, if you please, refuse."
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A.
Repetition
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B.
Assonance
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C.
Simile
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D.
Metaphor
Correct Answer:
B. Assonance
Explanation:
The correct answer is Assonance. This poetic device involves the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words to create a rhythmic or musical effect. In the line "And you should, if you please, refuse," the long "e" sound is repeated in the words "please" and "refuse," demonstrating this technique. While other devices like alliteration focus on consonant sounds, assonance specifically highlights similar vowel patterns within a phrase.
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