Alliteration 7th ELA

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What is alliteration?

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

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Where should alliteration take place?

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Alliteration should take place at the beginning of words.

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Which of the following has repetition of a consonant sound?

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Geoffrey's jealousy is just unhealthy.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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Tony took tacos to school.

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How many consonants should there be for alliteration?

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There should be more than one consonant sound.

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What is not required for alliteration to take place?

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Rhyming is not required for alliteration.

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Can alliteration occur with vowels?

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No, alliteration specifically involves consonant sounds.

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Give an example of alliteration with the letter 'S'.

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Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.

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What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of the poem.

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Is alliteration only used in poetry?

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No, alliteration is used in prose, advertising, and everyday speech.