Alliteration and Onomatopoeia Flashcard

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis.

Front

Give an example of alliteration.

Back

"Silly Sally" is an example of alliteration because both words start with the 'S' sound.

Front

What is onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

Front

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

The word 'sizzle' is an example of onomatopoeia because it sounds like the noise made when something is frying.

Front

Which of the following is an example of alliteration? 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

Back

This sentence is an example of alliteration because of the repeated 'P' sound.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of alliteration? 'The big brown bear.'

Back

This sentence is an example of alliteration because of the repeated 'B' sound.

Front

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

Back

Alliteration is used to create a musical effect, enhance rhythm, and make phrases more memorable.

Front

What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in writing?

Back

Onomatopoeia adds vividness and helps readers hear the sounds described, making the writing more engaging.

Front

Identify the alliteration in this sentence: 'The wild wind whipped through the willows.'

Back

The alliteration is the repetition of the 'W' sound in 'wild', 'wind', 'whipped', and 'willows'.

Front

Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The clock went tick-tock.'

Back

The onomatopoeia is 'tick-tock', which imitates the sound of a clock.