Alliteration

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or sound group at the beginning of two or more words.

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True or False: Alliterations only need to have the same sound, not the same letter.

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True

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Is 'The kangaroo kicked the kid' an example of alliteration?

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Yes

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Is 'I like to take a walk on the beach' an example of alliteration?

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No

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Should alliteration be used all the time in writing?

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No - it can get distracting if used in the wrong writing format.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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What is the effect of using alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration can create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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Can alliteration occur with different letters but the same sound?

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Yes, alliteration can involve different letters as long as the sounds are the same.

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What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?

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

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Give an example of alliteration in a sentence.

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The big brown bear boldly bounded down the hill.