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Is there Alliteration for the letter E?

While there's no "official" rule saying you can't have alliteration with the letter "E," it's rarely used in English for a few reasons:

* Pronunciation: The sound of "E" often changes depending on its position in a word. This makes it difficult to create a consistent, noticeable alliteration effect.

* Commonality: "E" is one of the most common letters in the English alphabet, so it appears in a vast number of words. This makes it harder to find words with similar sounds that start with "E" and sound pleasing together.

Examples (though not very common):

* Eerie echoes: This is a good example, as the "ee" sound is consistent in both words.

* Eager elephants: This uses the "e" sound at the beginning of the word.

* Eloquent elves: This uses the "el" sound at the beginning of the word.

However, it's important to note that these examples may sound less natural and pleasing to the ear than alliteration with other letters.

Instead of focusing on alliteration with "E," consider using other literary devices like assonance or consonance to create a more interesting sound pattern in your writing.

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