alliteration
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of several nearby words.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' is a classic example of _____."
Answer: alliteration
In your own words, what does "alliteration" mean?
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of several nearby words.
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