ALLITERATION

Alliteration is the repetition of an initial consonant sound in words that are in close proximity to
each other.

When and how is alliteration used?

You’ll read and hear alliteration used in all different kinds of writing and speech. As we
mentioned above, it’s very popular for brand names because the repetition can make names more
memorable.

Other places you’ll likely find alliteration include poetry, music, speeches, and storytelling,
particularly children’s stories.

Example:
- Little old lady got mutilated late last night by Warren Zevon
- Whisper words of wisdom by The Beatles - Let It Be
- David Donald Doo dreamed a dozen doughnuts and a duck-dog, too by Dr. Seuss
- Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut by Margaret Atwood
- Some Smug Slug by Pamela Duncan Edwards

RHYME

Rhyme is the repetition of the sounds at the end of a word. When two words rhyme, they usually
share the same sounds from the last stressed syllable to the end of the word.

Purpose of Rhymes
Rhyme has a few purposes in poetry:

 Rhyme differentiates poetic language from prose. These poetic devices give poetry its
special poetic qualities of sound and rhythm.
 Rhyme helps poetry to be more memorable
 Many poetic forms dictate a rhyme scheme, a set pattern of rhymed lines in the poem.

Example:
Cat and hat, rough and tough, dove and above, and alone and trombone
 REPETITION

repetition is a word or phrase used multiple times in a text, for the purpose of emphasizing an
emotion or idea. It might seem counterintuitive to repeat, repeat, repeat, but when wielded
correctly, the repetition of words and phrases has powerful effects in literature.

Example:
Read the short passage below:

The big stairs led up to a big house with a big front door. Breathe, breathe, breathe, I told myself.
I only have to stay for one second, be afraid for one second, not scream for one second. I can do
it. I can win the bet. I can prove I’m brave.