The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.
The recurrence of the same letter in accented parts of words, as in Anglo-Saxon alliterative meter.
The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.
An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ.