2. (a)Analyze Identify the alliteration in line 3 of "A Black Man Talks of Reaping."(b)Interpret What does this alliteration add to the image Bontemps creates?Explain.

(a) The alliteration in line 3 of "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" is "sow and stake." Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.(b) This alliteration adds emphasis to the agricultural imagery and the act of planting and supporting crops. It underscores the labor-intensive process of sowing seeds and providing support for them to grow, which parallels the struggle and effort required for black individuals to make progress and thrive in society. Additionally, the repetition of the "s" sound creates a sense of rhythm and flow in the line, enhancing the poetic quality of the imagery.