What is alliteration?
Alliteration and Onomatopoeia

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases. Example: 'Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.'
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.
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Give an example of alliteration.
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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'
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What is the purpose of alliteration?
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The purpose of alliteration is to create a musical effect and enhance the rhythm of language.
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Give an example of onomatopoeia.
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An example of onomatopoeia is 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'
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What is the purpose of onomatopoeia?
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The purpose of onomatopoeia is to describe a sound, making the writing more vivid and engaging.
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Identify a sentence that uses alliteration.
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'The wild winds whipped through the willows.'
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