Literal Techniques

Question 1

“Behemoth biggest born of earth upheaved
His vastness: Fleeced the flocks and bleating rose,
As plants: Ambiguous between sea and land
The river-horse, and scaly crocodile.”

What is the technique used in this (1), what is the effect/ impact on reader (2)
and the atmosphere (2)?

Answer 1

The technique used is the alliteration of the letter ‘b’