Alliteration Flashcards

What is an example of alliteration?

What is the definition of alliteration?

Which of these phrases is an example of alliteration?

Provide an example of consonance.

Fill in the blank: Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming ______ for Billy.

What type of sound repetition occurs in the sentence 'He received three emails today'?

Consonance involves the repetition of initial sounds in words.

Which phrase is NOT an example of alliteration?

What type of sound repetition is used in 'Go and mow the lawn'?

The phrase 'It took tons of tools to make toys for _____' contains alliteration with the letter T.

What common characteristic does 'Alice's aunt ate apples and acorns around August' have?

Which of the following terms indicates the repetition of vowel sounds?

Alliteration

Alliteration involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely positioned words.
Examples include "Alice's aunt ate apples and acorns around August" - emphasizes the "a" sound.
Other examples are "Becky's beagle barked and bayed" (repeating "b") and "Mike's microphone made much music" (repeating "m").
This literary device enhances rhythm and musicality in language.

Assonance

Assonance is defined as the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.
Key examples: "Do you like blue?" focuses on the "oo" sound, while "He received three emails today" highlights the "ee" sound.
Other notable instances include "I feel depressed and restless," demonstrating both assonance ("e") and consonance ("ss").

Consonance

Consonance refers to the repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the ends or in the middle of words.
Examples include "First and last" where the final "st" sound is repeated and "Rap rejects my tape deck," with the "e" sounds in consonants.
A further illustration is "short and sweet," which reveals the repeating "t" sounds, although it doesn't qualify as alliteration.

Distinctions Among Devices

Alliteration focuses strictly on the initial consonant sounds, while assonance emphasizes vowel sounds within words, and consonance centers on repeated consonant sounds, regardless of their positions.
Understanding these devices enriches appreciation of poetry, song lyrics, and other forms of literary artistry.

Test your knowledge of alliteration with these flashcards! Each card presents a unique example showcasing the repetition of initial sounds in a fun and memorable way. Challenge yourself to recognize and understand the concept of alliteration through engaging examples.