Quote by Charles Churchill

Who often, but without success, have prayed for apt Alliteration's artful aid.

Who often, but without success, have prayed for apt Allitera

Summary

This quote refers to individuals who frequently attempt to use alliteration in their writing but fail to achieve the desired effect. Alliteration is a literary device that involves repeating the consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity. The quote suggests that these individuals have consistently sought and relied on alliteration to improve their writing, but have not been successful in incorporating it skillfully.

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By Charles Churchill

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