Alliteration Practice

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of alliteration.

Back

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Front

Is 'Climb the chair to reach the ceiling' an example of alliteration?

Back

No, it does not have repeated initial consonant sounds.

Front

Which of the following is an alliteration: 'Goodbye basketball' or 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'?

Back

'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' is an alliteration.

Front

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

Back

Alliteration can create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

Front

Identify the alliterative phrase: 'frozen fish' or 'large fish'.

Back

'Frozen fish' is an alliterative phrase.

Front

Complete the phrase: 'Are you hungry? Let's find a cafe for ________, __________ and __________.'

Back

coffee, cakes, and cola.

Front

What is a common use of alliteration in poetry?

Back

Alliteration is often used in poetry to create a musical quality and emphasize certain words.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an alliteration: 'Wonderful World' or 'Wonderful Thing'?

Back

'Wonderful Thing' is not an alliteration because it does not repeat the initial consonant sound.

Front

What sound is repeated in the phrase 'silly snakes'?

Back

The 's' sound is repeated.