Alliteration

 Definition: Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more closely placed words.

Example: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
(Repetition of the “p” sound)

Examples of Alliteration:

1.     "She sells seashells by the seashore."
– Repetition of “s”

2.     "The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew..." – Coleridge
– Repetition of “b” and “f”

3.     "Whispering winds wandered wildly."
– Repetition of “w”

4.     "From forth the fatal loins of these two foes..." – Shakespeare
– Repetition of “f” sound

Purpose and Effect of Alliteration:

·        Creates musicality and rhythm

·        Draws attention to particular phrases or themes

·        Enhances mood (e.g., soft sounds for calm, hard sounds for tension)

·        Makes language more memorable and engaging

Alliteration vs. Assonance vs. Consonance:

Device	Repeats…	Example
Alliteration	Initial consonant sounds	“Big brown bear”
Assonance	Vowel sounds	“Hear the mellow wedding bells”
Consonance	Any repeated consonant	“The lumpy, bumpy road”