Idioms, Alliteration, and Onomatopoeia

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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"Kick the bucket" is an idiom that means to die.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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"She sells sea shells by the sea shore" is an example of alliteration.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"Buzz" is an example of onomatopoeia, representing the sound of a bee.

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What onomatopoeia represents the sound of a bell?

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"Ring" represents the sound of a bell.

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What onomatopoeia represents the sound of a balloon bursting?

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"Pop" represents the sound of a balloon bursting.

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What onomatopoeia represents the sound a cow makes?

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"Mooo" represents the sound a cow makes.

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What two letters can be used in an alliterative sentence because they make the same sound?

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The letters "c" and "k" can be used in an alliterative sentence.