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Alliterative

usgb/əˈlɪtəreɪtɪv/Volume
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Literary Device

Alliterative is often used in poetry and literature to create rhythm and focus on certain sounds.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is a famous alliterative tongue twister.
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Attention Grabber

Using alliteration can make phrases more memorable and attention-grabbing in speeches or advertising.

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Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme are alliterative and catchy brand names.
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Enhanced Imagery

Alliterative language can help create vivid imagery in the reader's mind by amplifying descriptive words.

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The cold, crisp, clear cascade crashed in the silent sanctuary.
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