It can be hard to sit down and start writing. Or maybe Skip to content Of all the literary devices that use language to punch you in the face, alliteration and assonance are two that rely on the aural nature of words to induce emotion.
Our poetry expert Kyra Bandte explores how the use of alliteration and assonance can impact your writing. What is Alliteration? What is Assonance? Many idiomatic expression that we remember have an alliterative spelling, such as "dull as dirt" or "the bigger the better. Nadine Smith has been writing since Nadine holds a Master of Arts in English language and literature from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, where she led seminars as a teaching assistant.
Another sound, like the one that the letter W makes may inspire us to think of weather, water, whisper and other nature sounds. When choosing words, think about the mood the words convey and how they affect the meaning of the poem. Hopefully learning all about alliteration will help inspire you to use alliteration as a literary device in your writing. How do you think you might use it? Do you have any tips about using alliteration when writing poetry you would like to share? We welcome your thoughts and comments below!
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