Alliteration

Pronunciation: /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of alliteration

noun the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

Example Sentences

A1 Alliteration is when words start with the same sound.

A2 Children's books often use alliteration to make the story more engaging.

B1 Poets use alliteration to create a rhythmic effect in their writing.

B2 The advertising slogan 'Coca-Cola' is a famous example of alliteration.

C1 Authors sometimes use alliteration to emphasize certain words or phrases.

C2 In literature, alliteration can be used to create a sense of unity and cohesion in a text.

Examples of alliteration in a Sentence

formal The poet used alliteration to create a rhythmic effect in his sonnet.

informal I love how alliteration makes phrases sound catchy and fun.

slang Alliteration is like when words start with the same sound, it's cool.

figurative The alliteration of 'singing in the rain' evokes a sense of joy and freedom.

Grammatical Forms of alliteration

• past tense: alliterated
• plural: alliterations
• comparative: more alliterative
• superlative: most alliterative
• present tense: alliterates
• future tense: will alliterate
• perfect tense: has alliterated
• continuous tense: is alliterating
• singular: alliteration
• positive degree: as alliterative
• infinitive: to alliterate
• gerund: alliterating
• participle: alliterating

Origin and Evolution of alliteration

First Known Use: 1624 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'alliteration' originated from the Latin word 'ad litteram', which means 'to the letter'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin rhetoric to describe the repetition of the same letter at the beginning of closely connected words or stressed syllables, the term 'alliteration' has evolved to encompass the repetition of sounds in general, not just limited to initial consonants.