What does the word alliteration mean?

Alliteration is a literary device where two or more words in a phrase or sentence start with the same sound. This sound can be a consonant or a vowel.

Here are some examples:

* Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. (Alliteration of the "p" sound)

* She sells seashells by the seashore. (Alliteration of the "s" sound)

* The big, blue boat bobbed on the bay. (Alliteration of the "b" sound)

Alliteration is often used to create a musical effect and make text more memorable. It can also be used to emphasize certain words or ideas.