Select the option that can be used one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Words that begin with the same letter, syllable or sound
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The one-word substitute for "words that begin with the same letter, syllable or sound" is alliteration.
- Metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things that does not use the words "like" or "as."
- Pun is a play on words, often using a homophone or a homonym.
- Hyperbole is an exaggeration or overstatement.
The word alliteration comes from the Latin word "adlitteram," meaning "letter by letter." Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. It is a common device in poetry and prose, and it can be used to create a sense of rhythm, emphasis, or humor.