Idioms Alliteration and Onomatopoeia

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of nearby words.

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Give an example of Alliteration.

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"What a lucky little lady you are!" is an example of alliteration.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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Provide examples of Onomatopoeia.

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Examples include: buzz, slurp, click, boom.

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Identify an example of Onomatopoeia in a poem.

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In the poem "Fossils" by Ogden Nash, the word "clatter" is an example of onomatopoeia.

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True or False: Alliterations make words blend together and roll off the tongue.

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True.

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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 effect does Onomatopoeia have in literature?

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Onomatopoeia enhances the sensory experience by mimicking sounds, making descriptions more vivid.

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Can you find Alliteration in everyday language? Give an example.

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Yes, phrases like "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" contain alliteration.

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What is the difference between Alliteration and Onomatopoeia?

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Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds in words, while onomatopoeia refers to words that sound like their meaning.