Dictionary Entry
alliteration
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Meaning
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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry or prose for a musical effect.
Example Sentence
The poet used alliteration, repeating the ‘s’ sound in ‘softly sighing seas’, to create a musical effect.
Usage Note
Use alliteration when you want a phrase to be memorable or musical, such as in slogans, tongue twisters, or poetry, by repeating the same starting consonant in nearby words.
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