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What are some alliteration in the ransom of red chief?

You're right to ask about alliteration in "The Ransom of Red Chief"! It's a story full of colorful language, and alliteration is definitely a tool O. Henry uses to create vivid imagery.

Here are a few examples:

* "We were to be 'rough and ready' in our methods." (The "r" sound emphasizes the rough and tumble nature of their kidnapping)

* "He was a 'perfect terror,' a 'perfect imp,' a 'perfect devil' and all the perfectest synonyms for the most perfect specimen of the genus 'boy.'" (This uses alliteration to create a sense of exaggeration and comedic absurdity)

* "It was awful, but I couldn't help it, I was forced to laugh." (The "f" sound emphasizes the almost involuntary nature of the laughter)

* "He had the most wonderful brown eyes and the most impish, mirthful grin." (This pairs the "m" sound with the positive connotations of the words to highlight Red Chief's charm)

* "It was a terrible, tortuous trip." (The "t" sound builds the sense of the unpleasant journey)

These are just a few examples, and O. Henry uses alliteration throughout the story to create a rhythm and emphasis. It's a fun exercise to look for these instances as you read!

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