Alliteration Examples

Wordplay with Alliteration: A Literary Linguistic Device

Definition and Usage of Alliteration

Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in close succession. Commonly used in poetry, plays, and prose, it enhances the rhythmic flow and creates a memorable impact.

Examples of Alliteration

Below are a few examples of alliteration:

B Sound:

• Butterflies bobbed by the blooming buds.

L Sound:

• The leaves lingered lazily in the light breeze.

P Sound:

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.