Alliteration

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6th - 7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is alliteration?
Back
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of alliteration.
Back
"The wild winds whipped through the willows."
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is the phrase 'The cobra caused chaos in the theatre' an example of alliteration?
Back
Yes, it is an example of alliteration because of the repetition of the 'c' sound.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is the phrase 'Sara saw a serpent slide' an example of alliteration?
Back
Yes, it is an example of alliteration due to the repetition of the 's' sound.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the sentence 'I like to take a walk on the beach' contain alliteration?
Back
No, it does not contain alliteration as there is no repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify alliteration in the line: 'While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping.'
Back
Yes, there is alliteration with the repetition of the 'n' sound in 'nodded' and 'nearly'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?
Back
Alliteration is used to create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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