Hyperboles and Alliteration

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repeating of the same sound at the beginning of multiple words in a sentence.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

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Identify the repeated sound in this sentence: "Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore."

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The repeated sound is 'S'.

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Which of the following is a hyperbole? "I have a ton of homework."

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This is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the amount of homework.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis, humor, or to convey strong feelings.

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Identify the repeated sound in this sentence: "The big brown bear bounced by the brook."

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The repeated sound is 'B'.

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What effect does alliteration have in poetry or prose?

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Alliteration creates rhythm, mood, and can make phrases more memorable.

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Which sentence contains alliteration? "The cat chased the mouse." or "The wild wind whistled through the willows."

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"The wild wind whistled through the willows." contains alliteration.