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Alliteration
This is a stylistic device where a series of words in a row have the same first consonant sound. It is used to focus the reader's attention on a particular section of text or to create a specific mood.
Examples in context
The poet used alliteration in the phrase 'silent shadows sleep' to create a soothing rhythm.
The poet used alliteration in the phrase 'silent shadows sleep' to create a soothing rhythm.
Children's books often rely on alliteration to make sentences more memorable and fun to read.
Children's books often rely on alliteration to make sentences more memorable and fun to read.
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