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Alliteration is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of words in a phrase, sentence, etc. such as ‘That life is lived it's very best.’ Find out more examples of Alliteration from - English (Second/Third Language)

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Alliteration is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of words in a phrase, sentence, etc. such as ‘That life is lived it's very best.’

Find out more examples of Alliteration from other poems in your book.

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Examples of Alliteration :

  1. “Bring out the best in me.” 
  2. “And fit for life each day.”
  3. “With you walking next to me.”
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Chapter 1.1: A Teenager’s Prayer - English Workshop [Page 4]

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Chapter 1.1 A Teenager’s Prayer
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