Onomatopoeia OR alliteration?

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What is alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of nearby words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Larry's lizard likes lounging in the sun.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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buzzed

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What sound is repeated in the phrase 'Drew threw the few new screws'?

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ew

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Which sentence contains alliteration: 'The cat sat on the mat.' or 'The big brown bear bounced.'?

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The big brown bear bounced.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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To create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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Identify the repeated sound in this sentence: 'Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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s

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What is the effect of onomatopoeia in literature?

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It creates a vivid auditory experience for the reader.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia: 'sizzle', 'happy', 'quick'?

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sizzle