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GCSE English Literature · key term
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of nearby words.
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Paper 1
Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginnings of nearby words.
Revise: Act 1The alliteration of the repeated “f” sounds gives the opening a patterned, musical quality. The song's short lines, rhyme and bell-like refrain distinguish it from the surrounding blank verse. Death becomes something beautiful and strange, soothing Ferdinand while sustaining his mistaken belief.
Paper 1, Paper 2
Part (a): explain the effects of precise methods, including alliteration, contrast, enjambment and asides, rather than simply identifying them.
Part (a): explain relevant changes between prose and verse, or uses of enjambment, alliteration and rhyme, rather than simply naming techniques.
Parts (a) and (b): Quote particular words when analysing sound: explain how ‘sticky sickly saccharine’ makes conventional sentiment seem excessive, rather than simply naming alliteration.
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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginnings of nearby words.
The alliteration in ‘fog and filthy’ associates their surroundings with obscurity and contamination: seeing clearly, physically and morally, will be difficult.
The repetition of an initial consonant sound in nearby words.
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words.
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words.
Paper 1, Paper 2
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of nearby words.
Revise: NanimaThe alliteration in “sweet sharp sweat” draws attention to the distinctive scent. Sweat might usually seem unpleasant, but here even its sharpness belongs within an affectionate memory.
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginnings of nearby words.
Component 1
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words.
Revise: I Shall ReturnAlliteration in “laugh and love” and “watch with wonder-eyes” links affection with renewed curiosity. “Wonder-eyes” suggests looking with delighted amazement rather than merely recognising familiar scenery.
