Alliteration

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sounds of nearby words.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'The dog dug a deep hole.'

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Which of the following is not an alliteration? 'The tank ran everything over.' True or False?

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True

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Complete the sentence with alliteration: 'Are you hungry? Let's find a cafe for ________, __________ and __________.'

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coffee, cakes and cola.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration is used to create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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Identify the alliterative phrase: 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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The alliterative phrase is 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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What sound is repeated in the phrase 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'?

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The 'P' sound is repeated.

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How does alliteration differ from assonance?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, while assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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Create an alliterative sentence using the letter 'B'.

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Bobby baked blueberry bread.

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What effect does alliteration have on poetry?

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Alliteration can enhance the musical quality of poetry and create a pleasing rhythm.