Exploring Sound and Reference in Language

Which of the following sentences is an example of alliteration?

• The cat meowed loudly in the night.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The sun set slowly over the horizon.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

Identify the sentence that uses onomatopoeia.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

Which sentence contains an allusion?

• She was as brave as a lion.

• He met his Waterloo at the chess tournament.

• The rain pattered against the window.

• The flowers bloomed beautifully in spring.

Select the example of alliteration from the options below.

• The thunder roared in the distance.

• Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The dog barked at the stranger.

• The moon shone brightly in the sky.

Which of the following sentences uses onomatopoeia?

• The car zoomed past us on the highway.

• The mountain stood tall and majestic.

• The child laughed joyfully.

• The fire crackled in the fireplace.

Identify the sentence that includes an allusion.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

• The birds chirped in the morning.

• The waves crashed against the rocks.

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The bees buzzed around the garden.

• The big brown bear bellowed.

• The rain fell softly on the roof.

• The stars shone brightly.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates onomatopoeia.

• The wind howled through the night.

• The flowers swayed in the breeze.

• The sun rose over the mountains.

• The cat purred contentedly.

Which sentence contains an allusion?

• The garden was a sea of colors.

• He was a Good Samaritan, helping everyone in need.

• The clock struck midnight.

• The river was calm and serene.

Identify the example of alliteration from the following sentences.

• The rain drummed on the roof.

• The wild wind whipped through the willows.

• The sun warmed the earth.

• The birds sang sweetly.