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== '''Alliteration in Rhetoric''' ==
== '''Alliteration in Rhetoric''' ==


The use of alliteration in poetry is similar to using alliteration in rhetoric. Orators, who apply this literary device within their speeches, develop eloquent and persuasive messages. Using alliteration in a speech adds a textural complexity to a speech, making it more engaging, moving, and memorable. This literary device captivates a person's auditory senses that contribute in generating a mood for the speaker. The repeating sound forces spectator’s attention because of their distinct and noticeable nature. To see alliteration used affectively, read John F. Kennedy’s, Martin Luther King Jr.’s, and Barack Obama’s speeches.  
The use of alliteration in poetry is similar to using alliteration in rhetoric. Orators, who apply this literary device within their speeches, develop eloquent and persuasive messages. Using alliteration in a speech adds a textural complexity, making it more engaging, moving, and memorable. This literary device captivates a person's auditory senses that contribute in generating a mood for the speaker. The repeating sound forces spectator’s attention because of their distinct and noticeable nature. To see alliteration used affectively, read John F. Kennedy’s, Martin Luther King Jr.’s, and Barack Obama’s speeches.  


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