Alliterative and Rhythmic Phrases

Alliterative and Rhythmic Phrases Index


The Medieval English verses are full of alliterations and alliterative and rhythmic phrases. The tradition of composing alliterative verses was, however, discontinued in the modern English period. Among the modern poets A.C. Swinburne was the greatest composer of alliterative lines.

The English language abounds in alliterative and rhythmic phrases. Few of the alliterative and rhythmic phrases have been compiled here for your reference. The following alliterative and rhythmic phrases have been selected from a Dictionary.

1. Dear and delighted friends
   
   
   
2. The decency and decorum
   
   
   
3. Dedication and devotion
   
   
   
4. Deep and dreamless sleep
   
   
   
5. A deep, determined, desperate draught
   
   
   
6. Deep-seated differences and divisions
   
   
   
7. Deficiencies and defects
   
   
   
8. Delicate and difficult task
   
   
   
9. Delicious delicacies
   
   
   
10. Destructive, damnable, deceitful woman - Thomas Otway
    
    
    
11. Determined, dared and done - Christopher Smart
    
    
    
12. Devastating and destroying influence
    
    
    
13. The din and bustle of the city life
    
    
    
14. Disastrous and disruptive influence
    
    
    
15. Distinction without a difference – Henry Fielding
    
    
    
16. In moments of doubt and despair
    
    
    
17. The dull, drab, dreary life