Alliteration and Onomatopoeia

Which of the following is an example of alliteration? a) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. b) The cat meowed loudly. c) The rain fell heavily. d) The sun is shining.

• a

• c

• b

• d

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the purpose of alliteration? a) To create a musical effect. b) To describe a sound. c) To emphasize a point. d) To create a visual image.

• c

• a

• d

• b

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) The car honked loudly. c) The flowers bloomed beautifully. d) The book is interesting.

• d

• b

• a

• c

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the purpose of onomatopoeia? a) To create a musical effect. b) To describe a sound. c) To emphasize a point. d) To create a visual image.

• d

• a

• c

• b

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an example of alliteration? a) The dog barked loudly. b) The moon shone brightly. c) The river flowed gently. d) The tree swayed in the wind.

• a) The dog barked loudly.

• b) The moon shone brightly.

• c) The river flowed gently.

• d) The tree swayed in the wind.

What is the purpose of alliteration? a) To create a musical effect. b) To describe a sound. c) To emphasize a point. d) To create a visual image.

• b

• c

• d

• a

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? a) The bird chirped happily. b) The car drove fast. c) The rain fell softly. d) The house is big.

• d

• b

• a

• c

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the purpose of onomatopoeia? a) To create a musical effect. b) To describe a sound. c) To emphasize a point. d) To create a visual image.

• c

• b

• a

• d

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an example of alliteration? a) The cat purred softly. b) The sun set beautifully. c) The wind blew gently. d) The tree stood tall.

• a

• d

• c

• b

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the purpose of alliteration? a) To create a musical effect. b) To describe a sound. c) To emphasize a point. d) To create a visual image.

• a

• c

• b

• d

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4