Alliteration

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

• Bobby baked blueberry bread

• Sally sells sea shells

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

• Daisy danced down the driveway

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in children's literature?

• To enhance phonetic awareness and make reading more enjoyable.

• To create complex narratives that challenge young readers.

• To introduce advanced vocabulary and grammar rules.

• To provide moral lessons and educational content.

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What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same vowel sound at the end of a series of words.

• The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of a series of words.

• A literary device that involves the use of metaphors and similes.

• A technique used to create rhythm in poetry by varying line lengths.

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Identify the alliteration in this phrase: 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

• The repetition of the 'S' sound.

• The repetition of the 'A' sound.

• The repetition of the 'L' sound.

• The repetition of the 'T' sound.

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CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Why do authors use alliteration?

• To create a rhythmic effect in writing.

• To draw the reader's attention to something important.

• To make the text longer and more complex.

• To confuse the reader with difficult words.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5

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

• True

• False

• Only if it's a poem

• Only in formal writing

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What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?

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

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

• Alliteration involves the use of rhyme, while assonance involves the use of rhythm.

• Alliteration is a type of metaphor, while assonance is a type of simile.

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CCSS.L.6.5

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Can alliteration be used in advertising?

• Yes, alliteration is often used in advertising to make slogans catchy and memorable.

• No, alliteration is not effective in advertising.

• Alliteration is only used in poetry, not advertising.

• Alliteration makes advertisements less memorable.

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CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an example of alliteration?

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

• "The big brown bear" is an example of alliteration.

• "Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep" is an example of alliteration.

• "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of alliteration.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a common misconception about alliteration?

• Alliteration must involve only long words; it can involve short words too.

• Alliteration is only found in poetry and not in prose.

• Alliteration requires the repetition of vowels only.

• Alliteration is a technique used exclusively in children's literature.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5

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