Alliteration
Alliteration is the repetition of similar beginning consonant sounds
of several words. Writers use this technique to highlight elements of
their writing and to make their writing musical.
Scarecrows dressed
in latest styles.
With frozen smiles.
To chase love away.
Assonance
Assonance is the repetition of similar vowel sounds of several words.
Writers use this technique to highlight elements of their writing and
to make their writing musical.
| Excerpt from “The Raid” |
| William Everson |
They came out of the sun undetected,
Who had lain in the thin ships
All night long on the cold ocean. |
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