Alliteration

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Definition

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Example

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Study Tips

  • Try to identify this device in poems you read
  • Practice using this technique in your own writing
  • Look for variations and related terms
  • Discuss examples with classmates or teachers
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