THE STYLISTIC POWER OF ALLITERATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
alliteration, stylistics, technique, rhythm, rhyme, folk poetry, fictional prose, modern poetry, stylistic device, sound repetition, anaphora.Abstract
In contemporary English, alliteration refers not only to the repetition of initial sounds but also to the recurrence of sounds within the middle of words. Rooted deeply in folk tradition, alliteration as an artistic form of folk poetry has remained a powerful means of creating artistic and emotional effects on readers in the English language. Unlike Uzbek, where alliteration has not been as deeply embedded in folk art, English extensively employs alliteration as a stylistic and artistic device, not only in poetry but also in fictional prose. Although the topic may seem narrow and thoroughly covered by existing studies, closer examination reveals several ambiguities and inaccuracies. To address these issues, it is necessary to revisit the subject, which holds significance both independently and within the broader context of conveying intralingual meanings in translation. This article focuses on alliteration as a distinctive stylistic technique and explores key aspects through illustrative examples.
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