she demands. Alliteration emphasises their size and their seeming inappropriateness to the circumstances. The personification implies that, to her, these items are impersonal - no thought has gone ...

Alliteration is used in both written and spoken English. You can find examples in poetry, advertising and events commentary. It is often used in newspaper headlines to grab the reader's attention.

Exploring the fundamental poetic devices of simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and imagery. ABC iview Home Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview. More from ABC ...