Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alliteration
Noun
/əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
Alliteration is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Examples
- She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
- Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Meaning
It is often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm and emphasis.
Synonyms
- initial rhyme
- head rhyme
