Exploring Alliteration and Assonance in Language Arts

What is alliteration?

• Repetition of vowel sounds inside words

• Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• Repetition of phrases in a paragraph

• Repetition of words at the end of sentences

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The sun sets in the west

• The cat sat on the mat

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

• The sheep sleep in the shed

Why do writers use alliteration and assonance?

• To make their writing longer

• To add rhythm and musicality to their writing

• To confuse the reader

• To use more words

What is assonance?

• Repetition of vowel sounds inside words

• Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• Repetition of words at the end of sentences

• Repetition of phrases in a paragraph

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

• The sheep sleep in the shed

• The cat sat on the mat

• The sun sets in the west

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

How does alliteration affect writing?

• It makes the writing shorter

• It makes the writing confusing

• It makes the writing longer

• It makes the writing more memorable

How does assonance affect writing?

• It adds rhythm and musicality

• It makes the writing longer

• It makes the writing confusing

• It makes the writing shorter

Which of the following sentences uses both alliteration and assonance?

• The sheep sleep in the shed

• The cat sat on the mat

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

• The crocodile is craving a crunchy critter

What is the effect of using alliteration and assonance together?

• It creates a mood and evokes feelings

• It makes the writing longer

• It makes the writing shorter

• It makes the writing confusing

Which of the following is a revised version of a sentence using alliteration and assonance?

• The crocodile is craving a crunchy critter

• The hungry crocodile is looking to eat

• The cat sat on the mat

• The sun sets in the west