Alliteration:

a literary device where consecutive words in a sentence or phrase begin with the same
consonant sound. It's used to create rhythm, emphasize ideas, and add a musical quality to
writing.

The use of alliteration in a text makes it more engaging and pleasing to the ear. It brings
attention to the central theme, making the poem more memorable and impactful.

Examples:
She sells seashells by the seashore.
Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said the butter's bitter.
Sally's seven sisters slept soundly in the sun.

Assonance:
a literary device involving the repetition of vowel sounds within words or syllables in close
proximity. Unlike alliteration, which focuses on consonant sounds, assonance emphasizes the
repetition of vowel sounds to create musicality, rhythm, and poetic effect.

Examples:
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
Men sell the wedding bells.
I must confess that in my quest I felt depressed and restless.
/æ/ - "a" as in "cat" This is a short, front vowel sound where the tongue is low in
the mouth and the lips are slightly spread. Examples: cat, bat, apple, bag

/ɛ/ - "e" as in "bed" This is a short, front vowel sound where the tongue is

slightly raised and the lips are relaxed. Examples: bed, red, head, pen

/ɪ/ - "i" as in "sit" This is a short, front vowel sound where the tongue is high in

the mouth and the lips are neutral. Examples: sit, hit, fish, pig

/ɑ/ - "o" as in "dog" This is a back, open vowel sound where the tongue is low in

the mouth and the lips are open. Examples: dog, log, hot, box

/ʊ/ - "u" as in "book" This is a back, rounded vowel sound where the tongue is

relaxed and the lips are rounded. Examples: book, look, put, cook