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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.
- To be calm and composed
- Careful and conscientious craftsman
- A cheerful wife is the joy of life.
- Clear and unclouded meaning
- Clever and captivating eloquence
- Commodious and comfortable house - H Pearson
- Complex and complicated problems
- Confusing and contradictory remarks
- Conscious and conscientious artist
- To be considerate and courteous to women
- A contented mind is a continual feast
- Cordial and frank hospitality
- Costly and gorgeous garments
- With courage and conviction
- Courteous and generous cordiality - Swinburne
- Crisp and clear expression
- Cruel and cold-blooded murder - Swinburne
- Customs and conventions