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Alliteration is a stylistic device, or literary technique, in which successive words (more strictly, stressed syllables) begin with the same consonant sound or letter. Alliteration is a frequent tool in poetry but it is also common in prose, particularly to highlight short phrases. Especially in poetry, it contributes to euphony of the passage, lending it a musical air. It may add a humorous effect. Related to alliteration are assonance, the repetition of vowel sounds, and consonance, the repetition of consonant sounds.
Alliterative verse in one form or another is shared by all of the Germanic languages. In the English language, alliteration occurs in Old English poetry, of which it was a central component. In the Romantic era, it was once more given attention: the Romantics were generally interested in making poetry more musical, and in the ancient heritage of their native languages. Richard Wagner, for instance, used alliteration extensively in his operatic texts. (cf. Stabreim)
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@annathepiper You have been assessed an alliteration amercement. #payup
rfrancis (R. Francis Smith) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:30:12 -0000
@annathepiper You have been assessed an alliteration amercement. #payup
@sandiegomomma Why, yes it is! It's also an alliteration. I believe (and I might be wrong) I get extra nerd points for that. ;)
sugarjones (Sugar Jones) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:26:18 -0000
@sandiegomomma Why, yes it is! It's also an alliteration. I believe (and I might be wrong) I get extra nerd points for that. ;)
u see the alliteration???? i learned sumthin in high school!!!
CarlYusef (Carl Thompson) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:13:43 -0000
u see the alliteration???? i learned sumthin in high school!!!
@ECKlein we called them the sociopathic threes -- trading alliteration for accuracy.
j_david_lowe (David Lowe) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:05:21 -0000
@ECKlein we called them the sociopathic threes -- trading alliteration for accuracy.
RT @atlasshrugs: Ball Bomb's Blast Briefs: great use of alliteration *snicker* *snicker* http://bit.ly/6hCdCH
therightmixx (Tiffiny Ruegner) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:01:28 -0000
RT @atlasshrugs: Ball Bomb's Blast Briefs: great use of alliteration *snicker* *snicker* http://bit.ly/6hCdCH
Ask About Art Alliteration? Answer: UBP Comic: RT @dangermaus: Pax Yo Mamma!? No respect! http://bit.ly/4I4XSG
RobStenzinger (Rob Stenzinger) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:46:47 -0000
Ask About Art Alliteration? Answer: UBP Comic: RT @dangermaus: Pax Yo Mamma!? No respect! http://bit.ly/4I4XSG
A Poet's Guide to Alliterative Verse - Detailed explanation of the principles of alliterative poetry, with classical examples, zine, and resource articles.
Amusing Alliteration - Alliteration written for and by children.
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Wikipedia: Alliterative Verse - Article with sections on common features and Old English and Old Norse poetic forms.
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