alliteration and rhyming

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words.

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What is rhyming?

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Rhyming is the repetition of the same ending sound in a series of words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep."

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Give an example of rhyming.

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"The cat sat on the mat."

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What sound does 'girl' rhyme with?

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'Girl' rhymes with 'curl'.

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What sound does 'fox' rhyme with?

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'Fox' rhymes with 'box'.

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True or False: Alliteration and rhyming are the same.

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False. Alliteration is about beginning sounds, while rhyming is about ending sounds.

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What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration adds rhythm and musicality to poetry.

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What is the purpose of rhyming in poetry?

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Rhyming creates a pleasing sound and can enhance the meaning of the poem.

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Identify the alliteration: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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The alliteration is the repetition of the 'P' sound.