Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words within a phrase, sentence, or verse.

It is often used in poetry, prose, and literature to create rhythm, musicality, and emphasis.

What is Alliteration

For example, in the phrase “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,” the repetition of the “p” sound creates an alliterative effect.

Alliteration can add a poetic or lyrical quality to language and is a common stylistic element used to engage and captivate readers or listeners.