Arepeated initial sound is the basis of assonance, alliteration, consonance, onomatopoeia.

alliteration

Explanation: A repeated initial sound is the basis of alliteration. The term alliteration is used to describe a series of words that begin with the same sound, even if they don't begin with the same letter. It is used by the writer to emphasize something he wants to underscore. The best way to spot an alliteration is to read out the text.

dramatic irony occurs when the reader/audience knows more about a character's situation than the character does. the one main effect is that it gives the reader a sense of superiority, or detached superiority. the reader not only seemingly discovers what is revealed, but feels superior for doing so.

- "despite the fact that portia lives in belmont and has many suitors, bassanio believes that he can win her heart. bassanio plans on overcoming his financial obstacles by borrowing money from antonio to travel to belmont. he then plans on marrying portia and becoming wealthy enough to pay off his debts."