When writing song lyrics or poetry, what is the point of using alliteration?

Alliteration is used just for the interesting way it sounds The use of it carries no meaning in itself.

When writing song lyrics or poetry, what is the point of using alliteration?
to make a song or poem stand out and be more interesting.
Reply:meter (beat) sounds good


it makes you sound saavy!
Reply:Basicly it is just for fun for (Yay, alliteration) things. I don't think there really is a reason.
Reply:Because it's easier to remember. "Round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran" sticks in the mind; "Round the craggy boulder the messy fool ambled" does not, at least not so easily. This was useful in pre-literate societies which depended on oral history. Nowadays it just sounds cool. Which is nice.
Reply:You only need to bother with pesky details like alliteration, rhyme and meter if you want readers/listeners to LIKE your work. Otherwise it's a waste of effort...
Reply:Alliteration is often used to emphasize a point, also, like rhythm it adds a mood to the verse. Similar to rhyme in that lines don't have to rhyme but often the beauty of the poetry is enhanced by the use of good rythm, rhyme and alliteration, repetition,etc..'Compare,' a spider making a web,' 'with spiders slowly spinning.'
Reply:Because it can be cool ......





Helplessly hoping


Her harlequin hovers nearby


Awaiting a word


Gasping at glimpses


Of gentle true spirit


He runs, wishing he could fly


Only to trip at the sound of good-bye





Wordlessly watching


He waits by the window


And wonders


At the empty place inside


Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams


He worries


Did he hear a good-bye? Or even hello?