Alliteration

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

Front

Give an example of alliteration.

Back

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

Front

Is this alliteration? "The big brown bear danced."

Back

Yes, because 'big', 'brown', and 'bear' all start with the letter 'b'.

Front

Is this alliteration? "The sun shines bright."

Back

No, because 'sun' and 'shines' do not start with the same sound.

Front

What is the purpose of alliteration in writing?

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

Front

Identify the alliteration: "Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep."

Back

The alliteration is in the repetition of the 's' sound.

Front

Is this alliteration? "She sells seashells by the seashore."

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Yes, because 'she', 'sells', 'seashells', and 'seashore' all start with the letter 's'.

Front

What is personification?

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Personification is when objects or animals are given human traits or characteristics.

Front

Is this alliteration? "I hate cold weather."

Back

No, because there is no repetition of initial consonant sounds.

Front

Is this alliteration? "Kangaroos kick kids."

Back

Yes, because 'kangaroos', 'kick', and 'kids' all start with the letter 'k'.