alliteration

(noun)

The repetition of consonants at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.

Examples of alliteration in the following topics:

  • Alliteration

    • Alliteration is a stylistic device whereby a series of words begin with the same consonant sound, which can help your audience's listening.
    • When you use the same repetitive sound at the beginning of a series of words or phrases, you are using alliteration.
    • Alliteration adds a textural complexity to your speech that makes your words more engaging.
    • Alliteration is a technique often found in poetry, so take the time to get creative with the words and phrasing of your speech.
    • The game of Tic Tac Toe is a perfect example of alliteration, where each word of the game's name begins with the letter T.

  • Variations in Orality

    • Thoughts must come into being in heavily rhythmic, balanced patterns, in repetitions or antithesis, in alliterations or assonances, in epithetic and other formulary expressions.