2nd grade Alliteration flashcard

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and tongue twisters.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

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How many alliterations are in the sentence: "Ben baked a batch of banana bread."?

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5

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Does the sentence "Sara sells sea shells at the sea shore." have alliteration?

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Yes

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Does the sentence "Sarah has a big piece of cheese." have alliteration?

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No

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Count the alliterations in this sentence: "Sassy Sally said something so silly."

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6

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Count the alliterations in this sentence: "Pigeons peck at peanuts in the park."

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4

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration adds rhythm, musicality, and emphasis to writing.

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Identify the alliterative words in the phrase: "Busy bees buzz."

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Busy, bees, buzz.

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What sound is repeated in the sentence: "Dancing dogs delight in the daylight."?

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The 'd' sound.