What is the meaning of the literary term "Alliteration"?

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Repeating the same idea in different words

B

Repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words

C

Rhyming words

D

Clever or humorous use of words

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• The required answer is - Repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Alliteration (অনুপ্রাস):

  • The repetition of a consonant at the beginning of two or more words or stressed syllables is called Alliteration.

  • When related or adjacent words start with the same consonant or sound, it creates rhythm, emphasis, and musicality in poetry or prose.

  • It enhances the aesthetic effect of language and draws the reader’s or listener’s attention.

Examples:

  1. "The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew,
    The furrow followed free."

    • ‘f’ and ‘b’ sounds are repeated at the beginning of words.

  2. "Puffs, powders, patches, Bibles, billet-doux"

    • The 'p' sound repeats three times and 'b' twice, creating alliteration.

Source: An ABC of English Literature by M. Mofizar Rahman. 

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