Alliteration 7th ELA

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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.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore."

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What is not required for alliteration to take place?

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Rhyming is not required for alliteration.

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Where does the repetition of consonant sounds typically occur in alliteration?

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At the beginning of words.

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How many consonants are needed for alliteration?

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More than one consonant sound is needed.

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What is the effect of alliteration in writing?

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

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Identify a sentence that contains alliteration: "The cat sat on the mat." or "The big brown bear danced."

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"The big brown bear danced." contains alliteration.

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What literary device is often confused with alliteration?

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Assonance, which is the repetition of vowel sounds.

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Can alliteration occur in phrases or only in single words?

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Alliteration can occur in phrases, not just in single words.

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What is an example of alliteration in a tongue twister?

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."