Alliteration Practice

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where two or more words in a phrase or line of poetry share the same beginning sound.

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True or False: Alliteration requires words to start with the same letter.

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False. Alliteration requires words to start with the same sound.

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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 the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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

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Identify the alliteration: 'Silly snakes slither silently.'

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The phrase 'Silly snakes slither silently' contains alliteration with the 's' sound.

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Which of the following is an example of alliteration? 'The cat sat on the mat.' or 'The big brown bear.'

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'The big brown bear.' is an example of alliteration.

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What sound does alliteration focus on?

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Alliteration focuses on the initial consonant sounds of words.

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Can alliteration occur with more than two words?

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Yes, alliteration can occur with any number of words that share the same initial sound.

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True or False: Alliteration can only be used in poetry.

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False. Alliteration can be used in poetry, prose, and everyday speech.

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Fill in the blanks: 'The _____ _____ are in the middle aisle next to the vegetables.'

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frozen fish.