The function of alliteration depends on the particular context; its rhythmical value goes hand in hand with the connotations it evokes. The expressive value of separate sounds - it has been noted that the sounds [l, m, n] suggest slowness and peacefulness (M. Boulton): b and p - suggest quickness, movement, triviality, scorn; m, n, ng - provide various effects of humming, singing, music, occasionally sinister; l - suggests liquids in motion, streams, water, rest, peace, luxury, voluptuousness; f and w - and to a lesser extent v, suggest wind and any motion of a light kind; th - tends to be quiet and soothing (). ASSONANCE - it is resemblance or similarity in sound between vowels followed by different consonants in two or more stressed syllables. Assonance differs from RHYME in that RHYME is a similarity of vowel and consonant. "Lake" and "fake" demonstrate RHYME; "lake" and "fate" assonance. Assonance or vocalic alliteration enhances () the rhythmical pattern
It has been noted, for instance, that the sounds [l, m, n] suggest slowness and peacefulness. An exhaustive study of consonants and some consonant clusters has been conducted by M. Boulton who claims the following: b and p - suggest quickness, movement, triviality, scorn; m, n, ng - provide various effects of humming, singing, music, occasionally sinister; l - suggests liquids in motion, streams, water, rest, peace, luxury, voluptuousness; k, g, st, ts, ch - suggest harshness, violence, cruelty, discomfort, noise, conflict; s, sh - hissing, also soft and soothing sounds; z - appears in contexts of harshness; f and w - and to a lesser extent v, suggest wind and any motion of a light kind; t, d - like k, g, but less emphatic; are much used in contexts where short actions are described; r - depends on the sounds near it, but is generally found in contexts of movement and noise;
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