Alliteration Exit ticket

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

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Which of the following is an example of alliteration: "The cat sat on the mat" or "Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep"?

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"Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep" is an example of alliteration.

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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 alliteration in this phrase: "Betty Botter bought some butter."

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The alliteration is the repetition of the 'B' sound in "Betty Botter bought."

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Is the phrase "The girl went up the stairs" an example of alliteration? Why or why not?

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No, because there is no repetition of the initial consonant sound in the phrase.

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What effect does alliteration have on poetry?

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Alliteration can enhance the musical quality of poetry, making it more engaging and enjoyable to read.

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Create a sentence that uses alliteration with the letter 'S'.

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"Samantha swiftly sailed the serene sea."

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What is a common misconception about alliteration?

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A common misconception is that alliteration requires the same letters; it only requires the same initial sounds.

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How can alliteration be used in advertising?

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Alliteration can make brand names and slogans catchier and easier to remember.