Alliterative
adjective
Having the same letter or sound at the start of each or most of the words in a sentence or phrase.
"She sells seashells" is an alliterative phrase.
Often appears as...
- alliterative phrase
- alliterative sentence
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Having the same letter or sound at the start of each or most of the words in a sentence or phrase.
"She sells seashells" is an alliterative phrase.
Often appears as...
- alliterative phrase
- alliterative sentence
Usage tips
Literary
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Pro Tip 1/3Literary Device
Alliterative is often used in poetry and literature to create rhythm and focus on certain sounds.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is a famous alliterative tongue twister.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Grabber
Using alliteration can make phrases more memorable and attention-grabbing in speeches or advertising.
Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme are alliterative and catchy brand names.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhanced Imagery
Alliterative language can help create vivid imagery in the reader's mind by amplifying descriptive words.
The cold, crisp, clear cascade crashed in the silent sanctuary.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Device
Alliterative is often used in poetry and literature to create rhythm and focus on certain sounds.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is a famous alliterative tongue twister.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Grabber
Using alliteration can make phrases more memorable and attention-grabbing in speeches or advertising.
Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme are alliterative and catchy brand names.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhanced Imagery
Alliterative language can help create vivid imagery in the reader's mind by amplifying descriptive words.
The cold, crisp, clear cascade crashed in the silent sanctuary.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Device
Alliterative is often used in poetry and literature to create rhythm and focus on certain sounds.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is a famous alliterative tongue twister.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Grabber
Using alliteration can make phrases more memorable and attention-grabbing in speeches or advertising.
Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme are alliterative and catchy brand names.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhanced Imagery
Alliterative language can help create vivid imagery in the reader's mind by amplifying descriptive words.
The cold, crisp, clear cascade crashed in the silent sanctuary.
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Video examples
Chimamanda Ngozi...
and if we go beyond the nicely alliterative name of that law, it was really about a man and a woman doing the same job, being equally qualified, and the man being paid more because he's a man. So in the literal way, men rule the world,
Video examples
Chimamanda Ngozi...
and if we go beyond the nicely alliterative name of that law, it was really about a man and a woman doing the same job, being equally qualified, and the man being paid more because he's a man. So in the literal way, men rule the world,
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