Sound Devices Quiz

Read the sentences below and circle the correct sound device used. 1.Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Assonance

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

Answer explanation

The correct sound device is alliteration, as it refers to the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in closely placed words, like 'Peter Piper picked' and 'peck of pickled peppers'. This creates a rhythmic effect.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentences below and circle the correct sound device used. 2.The clock ticked and tocked as the night went on.

• Onomatopoeia

• Consonance

• Assonance

Answer explanation

The phrase 'tick-tock' mimics the sound of a clock, which is an example of onomatopoeia. This sound device uses words that imitate the sounds they describe, making 'tick' and 'tock' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentences below and circle the correct sound device used. 3.Boom! The thunder roared across the sky.

• Onomatopoeia

• Repetition

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

The correct sound device is onomatopoeia, as 'Boom!' imitates the sound of thunder, creating a vivid auditory image. This device enhances the description by using a word that phonetically resembles the sound it represents.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentences below and circle the correct sound device used. 4.He had a fleet of feet that couldn’t be beat.

• Consonance

• Rhyme

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

The phrase 'fleet of feet' uses the same initial consonant sound 'f', which is a characteristic of alliteration. Rhyme involves similar ending sounds, while consonance refers to repeated consonant sounds in close proximity. Thus, alliteration is correct.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7. Is this statement "Mommy made me mash my m&m's", an alliteration?

• a) Yes

• b) No

Answer explanation

Yes, the statement "Mommy made me mash my m&m's" is an alliteration because it repeats the initial 'm' sound in multiple words, creating a rhythmic effect.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Write an example of ALLITERATION.

Answer explanation

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words. An example is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.' Here, the 'p' sound is repeated, creating a rhythmic effect.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4