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What are those sentences called where all the words start with the same letter?

Example:

Some singers shout stupid songs.

2006-06-15 18:05:06 · 6 answers · asked by Ren 1 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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It is a figurative form of alliteration. Alliteration is a stylistic device, or literary technique, in which successive words (more strictly, stressed syllables) begin with the same consonant sound or letter. Alliteration is a frequent tool in poetry but it is also common in prose, particularly to highlight short phrases. Especially in poetry, it contributes to euphony of the passage, lending it a musical air. It may add a humorous effect. Related to alliteration are assonance, the repetition of vowel sounds, and consonance, the repetition of consonant sounds.

Alliterative verse in one form or another is shared by all of the Germanic languages. In the English language, alliteration occurs in Old English poetry, of which it was a central component. In the Romantic era, it was once more given attention: the Romantics were generally interested in making poetry more musical, and in the ancient heritage of their native languages. Richard Wagner, for instance, used alliteration extensively in his operatic texts. (cf. Stabreim)

2006-06-15 19:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by daisegirl9 2 · 2 1

This is known as alliteration.

2006-06-15 18:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

alliteration

2006-06-16 15:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

alliteration

2006-06-16 07:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ted 5 · 0 0

the figure of speech is ''alliteration''

2006-06-15 18:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by czar 3 · 0 0

Tongue twisters

2006-06-16 01:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by humm4 1 · 0 0

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