Which term describes the repetition of initial consonant sounds?

• A. Assonance
• B. Alliteration
• C. Apostrophe
• D. Figure of Speech

Answer: (B)

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words. It adds rhythm and emphasis, often used in poetry and slogans. A classic example is “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,” where the repeated “p” sound at the starts of several words creates a musical effect. This differs from assonance, which repeats vowel sounds rather than consonants, and from broader terms like figure of speech, which covers many devices. An apostrophe is when you address someone or something that isn’t present. So the term for repeating initial consonant sounds is alliteration.