Exploring Alliteration and Assonance Techniques

What is the main benefit of using figurative language in writing?

• It reduces the need for punctuation.

• It makes the writing more difficult to understand.

• It helps the writing stand out to the audience.

• It makes the writing longer.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

What is alliteration?

• The use of similes in writing.

• The repetition of vowel sounds.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of successive words.

• The use of metaphors in writing.

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CCSS.L.4.5

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Both B and C.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence 'The boys are busy bouncing basketballs,' which sound is being repeated?

• B

• R

• S

• T

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the key difference between alliteration and assonance?

• Alliteration is a type of metaphor, while assonance is a type of simile.

• Alliteration is the repetition of vowel sounds, while assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.

• Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds, while assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds.

• Alliteration is used in poetry, while assonance is used in prose.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences contains assonance?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Some people order old furniture from antique stores.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence 'Aime actually arrived on time,' which vowel sound is being repeated?

• O

• I

• E

• A

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence is an example of assonance?

• The kangaroo kicked the kid.

• In the summer, ice cream is incredibly irresistible.

• You should get the dishes done after dinner.

• His sword sliced silently through the air.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why should writers use alliteration or assonance in their writing?

• To bring attention to their writing and make it interesting for readers.

• To avoid using metaphors and similes.

• To make their writing longer.

• To confuse the readers.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is NOT true about alliteration and assonance?

• Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds.

• Alliteration and assonance are the same.

• Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds.

• Both are forms of figurative language.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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