Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

  1. Rhyme

  2. Alliteration

  3. Stanza

  4. Refrain

The correct answer is: Alliteration

The term that refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words is known as alliteration. This literary device is used to add emphasis, rhythm, and musicality to a phrase or sentence. Rhyme (option A) is the repetition of similar sounding words or syllables at the end of a sentence. Stanza (option C) is a group of lines within a poem, and refrain (option D) is a repeating line or phrase that appears throughout a poem or song. As such, neither of these options accurately describes the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Therefore, the correct answer is alliteration.

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