Alliteration is a literary device where each word in a string of words starts with the same consonant as opposed to assonance, in which a vowel sound is repeated. One use of alliteration is to place emphasis on the words which all start with the same sound. Another practice is to use consonants to create an image. To use the Alliteration Dictionary, select one of the consonants you want to use, and a list of common words starting with that consonant will appear.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all words starting with each consonant, but a tool to brainstorm possible word choices. SEEL also offers free lesson plans for alliteration and other topics.
SEEL in action. About SEEL. Frequently Asked Questions. Alliteration Definition Alliteration is a literary device where each word in a string of words starts with the same consonant as opposed to assonance, in which a vowel sound is repeated.
Examples of Alliteration Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Alone along a lonesome lake, Lucy longed for the love of her life. The sudden stench of the soggy swamp assailed our noses.
The crisp crackle of the fire calmed our hearts and cleansed our souls.
