What is the definition of alliteration? A.the use of words that sound the same or similar to the things they name; for example,"bang" and "boom" B.the use of words with the same or similar ending sounds; for example, "sing" and "ring" C.the use of words with the same or similar meaning; for example, "small" and "tiny" D.the use of words with the same or similar beginning sounds; for example, "slippe ry slime"