alliteration
/ə,litə'reiʃn/
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The poet used alliteration in the line "around the rock the ragged rascal ran."
Definition
- Noun:
- A literary device involving the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words within a phrase or verse line. This technique is used primarily in poetry and prose to create rhythm, musicality, or emphasis.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The poet's use of alliteration in the line "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" makes it catchy and memorable.
- The phrase "wild and woolly" is a classic example of alliteration.
- The advertisement's slogan relied on alliteration to be more appealing: "Best Buy for your Budget."
Advanced Usage and Stylistic Notes
- Consonance vs. Alliteration: While alliteration specifically refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds, is the broader repetition of consonant sounds anywhere in words (e.g., "pitter-patter").
- Purpose in Writing: Alliteration is often used for:
- Creating a musical or rhythmic quality.
- Emphasizing particular words or ideas.
- Making phrases more memorable or easier to recite.
- Tongue Twisters: Many tongue twisters are constructed using heavy alliteration to challenge pronunciation (e.g., "She sells seashells by the seashore").
Variants and Related Words
- Alliterate (verb): To use or contain alliteration.
- The poet chose to alliterate the 's' sound to mimic the sound of the sea.
- Alliterative (adjective): Characterized by alliteration.
- The alliterative verse of Old English poetry, like "Beowulf," is a key stylistic feature.
Synonyms
- Initial rhyme: Another term for the repetition of initial sounds.
- Head rhyme: A less common synonym for alliteration.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(While not phrasal verbs, these are common collocations and descriptive phrases) - A case of alliteration: Used to point out an instance of this device. - "The brand name 'Coca-Cola' is a famous case of alliteration." - To employ/use alliteration: The act of applying this literary technique. - The speechwriter employed alliteration to make the key points more powerful.
The poet used alliteration in the line "around the rock the ragged rascal ran."
Noun
- use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
- around the rock the ragged rascal ran