The repetition of the same beginning constant sound in a phrase and/or series of words.
What is Alliteration
Sophia's weakness is her strength.
What is Paradox
Pronounce Paradox
(peh-ruh-daaks)
Spell peh-ruh-daaks
P.A.R.A.D.O.X
A figure of speech that is self-contradicting.
What is Paradox
Karsen kicked a kangaroo in Kentucky.
What is Alliteration
Pronounce Alliteration
(uh-li-tr-ay-shn)
Spell uh-li-tr-ay-shn
A.L.L.I.T.E.R.A.T.I.O.N
The repetition of words that are derived from the same root.
What is Polyptoton
We made our way to the lake to take a break.
What is Assonance
Pronounce Assonance
(a-suh-nuhns)
Spell a-suh-nuhns
A.S.S.O.N.A.N.C.E
The repetition of identical/similar vowel sounds in a phrase and/or series of words.
What is Assonance
Brooke waited impatiently in the waiting room.
What is Polyptoton
(po-lip-ta-than)
Spell po-lip-ta-than
P.O.L.Y.P.T.O.T.O.N