alliteration NOUN: The repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables, as in āon scrolls of silver snowy sentencesā (Hart Crane). Modern alliteration is predominantly consonantal; certain literary traditions, such as Old English verse, also alliterate using vowel sounds.
assonance NOUN: 1. Resemblance of sound, especially of the vowel sounds in words, as in: āthat dolphin-torn, that gong-tormented seaā (William Butler Yeats). assonant & NOUN, assonantal (-nntl)
As a lover of SC, I thought it was my duty to educate on the proper definitions of both literary devices.
Actually Awesome As Always!
Amazing Accomplishment.
And nifty too.
Beautifully brillant blogging beyond basic boundaries.
Unless, that is, the undulating undercurrents of the sibilant sounds are utterly, unavoidably enchanting to the entranced ears.
Perspicacious Poultry Ponderings!
Astounding Avian Articulation!
too bad that’s assonance. š
fun none the less š
why no chicken limericks?
Katrina’s right. Alliteration is the reptition of initial CONSONANT sounds.
Grammar Geeks Go Gaga!
alliteration
NOUN: The repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables, as in āon scrolls of silver snowy sentencesā (Hart Crane). Modern alliteration is predominantly consonantal; certain literary traditions, such as Old English verse, also alliterate using vowel sounds.
One further “Grammar Geek” comment:
assonance
NOUN: 1. Resemblance of sound, especially of the vowel sounds in words, as in: āthat dolphin-torn, that gong-tormented seaā (William Butler Yeats). assonant & NOUN, assonantal (-nntl)
As a lover of SC, I thought it was my duty to educate on the proper definitions of both literary devices.
Isn’t that assonance?