FIGURES OF SPEECH (ALLITERATION).

 FIGURES OF SPEECH.

 

Alliteration

 

Alliteration is a fun literary device to catch the attention of the readers or listeners. It is a figure of speech in which the words begin with the same consonant. Here the same consonant is repeated more than twice. Alliteration is used to create rhythm, enhance mood, emphasize particular words, and make phrases more memorable.

For example, "Jackrabbits jump and jiggle jauntily." (consonant 'J' is repeated) or "Kim's kid kept kicking like crazy." (consonant 'K' is repeated).

By using Alliteration the author tries to create a special fun effect to draw the attention of the audience or the readers.

Alliteration can create a musical quality in writing, adding a rhythmic pattern that makes the text more enjoyable to read or listen to. This is particularly useful in poetry and song lyrics.

Repeated sounds make phrases easier to remember. This is why alliteration is often used in slogans, brand names, and catchy phrases.

 

 

Examples of Alliteration.

Bobby baked blueberry bagels. – The “b” sound is repeated for emphasis.

Crisp cookies came cool from the cookie-cutter. – The “c” sound is used to create a catchy phrase.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. – The repetition of the “p” sound creates a rhythmic effect.

Willy’s wild and woolly whale washed ashore. – The “w” sound enhances the description.