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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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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief."

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How can you identify alliteration in a sentence?

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Look for words that start with the same consonant sound.

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Is 'The wild winds whipped through the willows' an example of alliteration?

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Yes, it is an example of alliteration.

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What effect does alliteration have in poetry or prose?

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

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Can alliteration occur in phrases or sentences?

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Yes, alliteration can occur in both phrases and sentences.