What Is Alliteration?
Alliteration refers to the close grouping together of a series of words that have the same first consonant sound. Its use is common where the first letter in a string of words is visibly repeated, giving a rhythmic pattern. It, however, can also be seen where the spelling of the consonants is dissimilar, but the sound of the words is similar.
This stylistic device is often applied in poetry, but can also be found in other literary writing such as in marketing slogans and famous sayings. Alliteration can also often be used as a tongue twister that adds an element of fun intending to cause someone to trip up when repeating a phrase quickly. Here’s some popular alliterations that have been used in poetry, rhymes, and common sayings.
