In this passage from stephen e. lucas's essay "the stylistic artistry of the declaration of independence," what is the meaning of the word "alliteration"? "it is worth noting, as well, that this is the only part of the declaration to employ much alliteration: 'british brethren,' 'time to time,' 'common kindred,' 'which would,' 'connections and correspondence'."

Most civilizations require payment to government in form of a tax. a tax is a payment to the government for protection, celebrations, buildings, and many other things that benefit the people. the sixteen to eighteen million people in the aztec empire had to pay such taxes to their leader, montezuma. what payment might they have they been most unhappy with? a the required payment of corn to feed the emperor, his servants, and to feed the people at times of celebration and in times of need. b the required payment of silver to trade with other empires. c the required payment of their sons and daughters to be kept as slaves or sacrificed to the gods. d the required payment of gold to the emperor for fancy jewelry.