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Figurative Language: Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Assonance

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Figurative Language: Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Assonance

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Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

Run

Quiet

Splash (correct)

Walk

Which sentence contains onomatopoeia?

She enjoys reading books every day.

The sun shines brightly in the sky.

John walked slowly to the park.

The cat purred softly as it lay on the mat. (correct)

What does the word "buzz" imitate?

A bee's sound (correct)

A car moving

A thunderstorm

A person shouting

Which phrase is an example of alliteration?

Tim took ten tiny turtles. Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence with alliteration?

Peter picked a purple pepper. Signup and view all the answers

What does alliteration mean?

Words that repeat the same consonant sounds Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase contains assonance?

She sells seashells by the seashore. Signup and view all the answers

What is repeated in assonance?

The vowel sounds in nearby words Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence shows assonance?

I see three green trees. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses onomatopoeia, alliteration, AND assonance?

The bouncing ball made a boom. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound.
Examples include "splash", "buzz", and "tick-tock".

Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Examples include "ten tiny turtles" and "Peter picked a purple pepper".

Assonance

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
Examples include "seashells by the seashore" and "I see three green trees".

Examples of Onomatopoeia

"Splash" imitates the sound of water.
"Buzz" imitates the sound of a bee.
"Tick-tock" imitates the sound of a clock.

Examples of Alliteration

"Tim took ten tiny turtles".
"Peter picked a purple pepper".

Examples of Assonance

"Seashells by the seashore".
"I see three green trees".

Identifying Features in Phrases

A phrase that imitates a sound is an example of onomatopoeia.
A phrase that repeats consonant sounds at the start of the word is an example of alliteration.
A phrase that repeats vowel sounds close together is an example of assonance.

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Test your knowledge on the three types of figurative language: onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance. This quiz will challenge your ability to identify and give examples of each type, enhancing your understanding of sound in language.