Alliteration is the key feature indicating the passage was originally Old English.
Alliteration is the feature that most helps to indicate to the reader that the passage was originally an Old English composition. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words within a line of poetry or prose. It was a common stylistic element in Old English literature, like in the passage from 'A Shield' where words like 'lonely warrior,' 'wounded with iron,' and 'Scarred with sword-points' showcase this literary device.
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