Alliteration and Onomatopoeia

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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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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"Buzz" is an example of onomatopoeia, as it imitates the sound of a bee.

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Identify alliteration in this sentence: "Look! Larry lost Lucy, but luckily he located her."

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The alliteration is in the repetition of the 'L' sound.

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Is the phrase "The kangaroo kicked the kid" an example of alliteration?

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Yes, it is an example of alliteration because of the repetition of the 'k' sound.

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What is the onomatopoeia in the sentence: "The horse klip klopped all the way home."

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The onomatopoeia is "klip klopped."

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Complete the alliteration: "Dinosaurs don't dunk ______."

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The word to complete the alliteration is "down."

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How does alliteration enhance writing?

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Alliteration can create rhythm, mood, and emphasis in writing.

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What effect does onomatopoeia have in literature?

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Onomatopoeia adds auditory imagery, making descriptions more vivid and engaging.