Word
alliteration
Meanings
the repetition of the same initial sound in a series of nearby words, often for style or emphasis
Definition
Alliteration is the repeated use of the same starting sound in nearby words.
Alliteration is a sound pattern where several words close together begin with the same consonant sound. It is common in poetry, song lyrics, advertising, and speeches because it makes phrases more memorable. The repetition is based on sound, not spelling, so different letters can still create alliteration if they sound the same.
Examples
- The poet uses alliteration to make the line sound musical.
- That slogan relies on alliteration to stick in your memory.
- We learned to spot alliteration in the first stanza.
- Her speech included alliteration to emphasize key points.