Sound Devices in Literature

Sound Devices in Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores the sound devices of alliteration, assonance, and consonance, which add musicality to language. Alliteration involves repeating consonant sounds at the start of words, as seen in tongue twisters and brand names. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words, enhancing the musical quality of writing. Consonance involves repeating consonant sounds in any part of words, adding depth to language. Examples from literature, films, and poetry illustrate these concepts, showing how they transform ordinary sentences into engaging symphonies of sound.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main concepts discussed in the video that add musicality to language?

Irony, Sarcasm, Satire

Metaphor, Simile, Hyperbole

Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance

Rhyme, Rhythm, Meter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright.

Oh Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary effect of alliteration in language?

It adds a catchy rhythm.

It emphasizes vowel sounds.

It creates a vivid image.

It creates a smooth melody.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using alliteration?

It makes sentences catchy.

It helps in memorization.

It adds delight to language.

It creates a smooth melody.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following brand names is an example of alliteration?

Pepsi

Coca-Cola

Adidas

Nike

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of using alliteration in brand names?

It makes them difficult to remember.

It adds a musical quality.

It makes them catchy and memorable.

It creates a smooth melody.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of alliteration in a tongue twister?

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear.

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?

Betty Botter bought some butter.

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