alliteration

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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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Is the phrase 'Mommy made me mash my m&m's' an example of alliteration?

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Yes, it repeats the 'm' sound.

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Identify the alliteration in this sentence: 'Gary gave gallons of gas to him.'

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The repetition of the 'g' sound is the alliteration.

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Which of the following is an example of alliteration? 'Shannon runs fast.' or 'Two turkeys took a trip.'

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'Two turkeys took a trip.' is an example of alliteration.

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What effect does alliteration have in poetry and prose?

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Alliteration can create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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Choose the best word to create alliteration: 'Sam said ______ sounds so scary.'

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'Screaming' creates alliteration with the 's' sound.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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To draw attention to a particular phrase, create a musical quality, and enhance the overall aesthetic of the text.

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Can alliteration occur in phrases or sentences?

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Yes, alliteration can occur in both phrases and sentences.

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Identify the alliteration: 'Run like the wind.' or 'Her eyes are like the ocean.'

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'Run like the wind.' contains alliteration with the 'r' sound.