Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". It helps to create vivid imagery and make a comparison more relatable.
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables for emphasis or musical effect. (e.g., "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.")