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Definition of Alliteration
Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words, such as the “b” sound in: “Bob brought the box of bricks to... read full definition
Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words, such as the “b” sound in: “Bob brought... read full definition
Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words, such as the... read full definition
Key Examples in The House on Mango Street
Chapter 14: Alicia Who Sees Mice
Explanation and Analysis—Fur Father:
In one of the vignettes that does not center on Esperanza herself, a moment of alliteration punctuates the description of Alicia, a girl who takes care of her family in place of her deceased mother:
Is a good girl, my friend, studies all night and sees the mice, the ones her father says do not exist. Is afraid of nothing except four-legged fur. And fathers.
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Chapter 28: Sire
Explanation and Analysis—Little Pink Toes:
Cisneros paints a vivid picture of Lois, the girlfriend of Esperanza's first crush, describing in detail how her toes appear:
Unlock with LitCharts A+And once when she was standing next to me at Mr. Benny’s grocery she was barefoot, and I saw her barefoot baby toenails all painted pale pale pink, like little pink seashells, and she smells pink like babies do. She’s got big girl hands, and her bones are long like ladies’ bones, and she wears makeup too. But she doesn’t know how to tie her shoes. I do.
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