Alliteration is when words start with the same sound: For example, S ammy the s lippery s nake came s liding. Alliteration is used in both written and spoken English. You can find examples in poetry, ...

A writing technique I favor that makes words and phrasing more interesting to read is alliteration. That word is not found in everyday conversation, but its use is common and recognizable.

A six-part series exploring the fundamental poetic devices of simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and imagery. Students will be invited into the world of six poets to see ...