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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Provide an example of alliteration.

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"The wild winds whipped through the willows."

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Is the phrase 'The cobra caused chaos in the theatre' an example of alliteration?

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Yes, it is an example of alliteration because of the repetition of the 'c' sound.

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Is the phrase 'Sara saw a serpent slide' an example of alliteration?

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Yes, it is an example of alliteration due to the repetition of the 's' sound.

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Does the sentence 'I like to take a walk on the beach' contain alliteration?

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No, it does not contain alliteration as there is no repetition of initial consonant sounds.

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Identify alliteration in the line: 'While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping.'

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Yes, there is alliteration with the repetition of the 'n' sound in 'nodded' and 'nearly'.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration is used to create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"The world is a vampire."

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How does alliteration differ from assonance?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, while assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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