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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of a series of words.

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Why do authors use alliteration?

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Authors use alliteration to draw the reader's attention to something important.

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True or False: Alliteration must have all the words in a row with no smaller words in between.

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False.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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"Walkin' in a winter wonderland" is an example of alliteration.

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What effect does alliteration have in writing?

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Alliteration adds interest and detail to writing.

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Can alliteration occur in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, alliteration can occur anywhere in a sentence, not just at the beginning.

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Give an example of alliteration with the letter 'B'.

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"Bobby baked blueberry bread" is an example of alliteration with the letter 'B'.

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What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, while assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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How can alliteration enhance poetry?

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Alliteration can create rhythm and musicality in poetry, making it more engaging.

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What is a common misconception about alliteration?

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A common misconception is that alliteration must involve only long words; it can involve short words too.