Definition of Alliteration

the recurrence of consonants at the start of two or more terms

Examples of Alliteration in a sentence

In poetry, alliteration is sometimes used to create a unique tone by repeating consonant sounds.  🔊

Alliteration involves the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of two or more words in a phrase or sentence.  🔊

The sentence, Casey cooked carrots for her daughter Cara, is an example of alliteration.  🔊

Can you hear the alliteration when you say the tongue twister, Betty Baker bought butter biscuits baked by Benny Butler?  🔊

The simplest way to employ alliteration is by using a number of words that start with the same letter.  🔊

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