Which poetic device uses recurring consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

a. repetition

b. assonance

c. alliteration

d. personification

The poetic device that uses recurring consonant sounds at the beginning of the words is called, option C. Alliteration. Alliteration is popularly used in tongue twisters, poems and even song lyrics.

Examples:

-Ferdinand fried fish for Fred.

-Mike's mother made more meatballs.