Alliteration Practice

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What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

Front

Give an example of alliteration.

Back

"Sally sells seashells by the seashore."

Front

True or False: Alliteration only occurs with the same letters.

Back

False. Alliteration can occur with the same sounds, not just the same letters.

Front

Identify the alliteration: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

Back

The alliteration is in the repeated 'p' sound.

Front

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

Back

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

Front

Which of the following is alliteration? "The big brown bear." or "The bear is big."

Back

"The big brown bear." is alliteration.

Front

What sound is repeated in the phrase "Gary gave gallons of gas to him"?

Back

The 'g' sound is repeated.

Front

Can alliteration be used in poetry?

Back

Yes, alliteration is commonly used in poetry to create musicality and enhance imagery.

Front

What is a tongue twister?

Back

A tongue twister is a phrase that is difficult to articulate properly, often using alliteration.

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Identify the alliteration: "Busy buzzing bees."

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The alliteration is in the repeated 'b' sound.