Onomatopoeia and alliteration!

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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When a word resembles the sound it is making.

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What is an example of Onomatopoeia?

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The word 'eek' in the sentence: 'The girl screamed: “Eek!” as she thought she saw a monster in her closet.'

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What is Alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of nearby words.

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Which sentence has the most alliteration?

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'Becky's beagle barked and begged for food.'

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What is an example of Onomatopoeia in a sentence?

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The word 'boo' in the sentence: 'Julia's brother yelled boo to scare her!'

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What sound is repeated in the sentence: 'Drew threw the few new screws'?

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The sound 'ew' is repeated.

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Give an example of a word that is an Onomatopoeia.

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'Buzz' as in the sound a bee makes.

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What is the purpose of using Onomatopoeia in writing?

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To create a vivid image and enhance the reader's experience by mimicking sounds.

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Can you identify Onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The clock went tick-tock'?

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Yes, 'tick-tock' is an example of Onomatopoeia.

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What is the effect of Alliteration in poetry?

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It creates rhythm and can make phrases more memorable.