Alliteration/Hyperbole

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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, such as 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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Sure! An example of alliteration is 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis, humor, or dramatic effect in writing.

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True or False: Alliteration can be found in poetry and songs.

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True

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True or False: Hyperbole is a form of literal language.

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False

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Identify the alliteration: 'The big brown bear.'

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The alliteration is the repetition of the 'b' sound in 'big,' 'brown,' and 'bear.'

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Identify the hyperbole: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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The hyperbole is the exaggeration of having 'a million things' to emphasize being very busy.