What Is Alliteration?
3. Pitter-Patter
“I can hear the pitter-patter of little feet.” Making repeated use of the consonant “p” at the beginning and “t” in the middle of the words, this phrase is often used to refer to a series of light knocking sounds. In the context of this example, it is used to describe the sound of children running.
How the sound of their feet can be heard moving on the ground as they move around is what gives rise to the pitter-patter. This phrase can be used to also reference other repetitive rhythms like rain falling on a roof or pavement, and a person’s heartbeat.
