Aliteración

Definition

Aliteración is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words within close proximity. It creates musicality and rhythm in poetry while adding emphasis to certain words or ideas.

Related terms

Onomatopeya: Onomatopeya refers to words that imitate or mimic sounds. It can be considered a form of aliteración.

Figuras retóricas: Figuras retóricas are literary devices used to enhance the beauty and impact of language. Aliteración is one of many figures of speech.

Soneto: A soneto is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme. Aliteración can be used within sonnets to add poetic effects.