Created by Angela Harris
10 questions
6th Grade
ELA
Updated Jul 2026
Alliteration & Onomatopoeia is a free printable Grade 6 English worksheet that helps students distinguish two sound-based figures of speech. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students identify onomatopoeic words such as “croak” and “clanging,” explain that onomatopoeia imitates the sound it represents, and recognize alliteration through repeated beginning sounds in phrases and sentences. The worksheet also includes a true-or-false item, sentence-based examples, and an excerpt from Shel Silverstein’s “Spoiled Brat,” giving students practice applying definitions to familiar language and literary context. It is useful for introducing or reviewing figurative language before students analyze poetry, narrative writing, or descriptive sentences. A complete answer key is included, making this free printable worksheet convenient for independent practice, guided instruction, homework, or a quick formative check.
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WorksheetsAnswer KeyThe chirping cheetah raced across the land.
This Grade 6 English worksheet uses 10 multiple-choice questions to help students distinguish alliteration from onomatopoeia. Students identify sound-imitating words such as “croak” and “clanging,” recognize repeated beginning sounds in examples such as “chirping cheetah,” and apply both definitions to a line from Shel Silverstein’s “Spoiled Brat.”
Begin by modeling the difference: an onomatopoeic word imitates a sound, while alliteration repeats beginning sounds in nearby words. Then have students explain why words such as “Boom,” “Crack,” and “Buzz” are onomatopoeia and why phrases such as “curious dog” do not show alliteration, before assigning the 10 multiple-choice items for guided or independent practice.
Students may choose the object making a sound, such as “frogs” or “pots,” instead of the onomatopoeic word “croak” or “clanging.” They may also confuse repeated letters with alliteration, so ask them to listen for repeated beginning sounds in nearby words, as in “spoiled brat broke her bike with a bat,” rather than searching for repetition anywhere in the sentence.
Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, so you can use the 10 multiple-choice questions for paper-based or online practice. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.
In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the multiple-choice questions and answer options easier to scan. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while students review the alliteration and onomatopoeia examples.
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