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.

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Is this an example of alliteration? 'The big brown bear.'

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Yes

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Is this an example of alliteration? 'The sun is shining.'

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No

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What is an example of alliteration?

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'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is when objects or animals are given human characteristics.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

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Is this an example of alliteration? 'Sara saw a serpent slide.'

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Yes

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Is this an example of alliteration? 'I hate cold weather.'

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No

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What is the purpose of alliteration in writing?

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

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Can alliteration be used in poetry?

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