Alliteration (noun)

1. The repetition of the initial sound or sounds of words in a phrase or verse.
2. The use of words that begin with the same sound in close proximity.

Origin:

From latin alliteratio, from alliterare "to begin with the same letter".

Examples:

1. The phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of alliteration.
2. In the poem, the alliteration of "s" sounds in "She sells sea shells" creates a pleasing effect.
3. The alliteration in the title "The Big Bad Wolf" adds emphasis to the phrase.
4. The alliteration in the phrase "Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear" creates a catchy and memorable phrase.
5. The alliteration in the phrase "Sally sold sea shells by the seashore" creates a sing-song effect.