ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

POETRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The repetition of beginning consonant sounds
A
rhyme
B
onomatopoeia
C
alliteration
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -alliteration, in prosody, the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables. Sometimes the repetition of initial vowel sounds (head rhyme) is also referred to as alliteration. As a poetic device, it is often discussed with assonance and consonance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alliteration: The repetition of a beginning consonant sound, usually in a line or verse or in a sentence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alliteration: repetition of initial or medial consonants in two or more adjacent words. Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words is called initial alliteration. Repeated consonant sounds in the middle or at the ends of words is called internal alliteration. Repetition of vowel sounds is called assonance.

Detailed explanation-4: -ALLITERATION DEFINITION It occurs when two or more words are linked that share the same first consonant sound, such as “fish fry.” Some famous examples of alliteration sentences include: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sibilance. Among the easiest to hear and recognize of the types is sibilance. Consonance. Assonance. Fricative Alliteration. Plosive Alliteration. Dental Alliteration. Vocalic Alliteration. General Alliteration. More items •14-Dec-2021

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