Alliteration, Assonance as well as Consonance(Also called Sound Patterns/Tongue Twisters in English Poetry), Figures of Speech, with Literary Examples.
Alliteration, Assonance and Consonance Figures of Speech, in English literature, with Literary Examples 1, Introduction : Alliteration, assonance, and consonance are literary devices used in English literature to create specific sound patterns and enhance the overall musicality of a piece of writing. 2, Origin of Alliteration: It is derived from Latin word, "" Littera", which means "Letters of Alphabet". 1,Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity. It is often used for emphasis, creating rhythm, and adding a lyrical quality to the text. Example 1: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." This tongue twister from a nursery rhyme showcases alliteration with the repetition of the "p" sound. 2,Assonance: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. It helps establish a certain mood or tone within a text and adds a melodic quality to the language.
