alliteration and rhyming

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and tongue twisters.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep."

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What is rhyming?

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Rhyming is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, usually at the end of lines in poems or songs.

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Give an example of a rhyming pair.

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"Cat" and "hat" are a rhyming pair.

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What word rhymes with 'dog'?

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'Log' rhymes with 'dog'.

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What word rhymes with 'sun'?

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'Fun' rhymes with 'sun'.

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Complete the alliteration: 'Bobby the brave ______.'

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'Bobby the brave bear.'

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What is the purpose of alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration adds rhythm, musicality, and emphasis to writing.

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What is a common use of rhyming in children's literature?

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Rhyming is often used in nursery rhymes and songs to make them catchy and memorable.

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What word rhymes with 'tree'?

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'Bee' rhymes with 'tree'.