1.1.3 - Alliteration: The Consonant Harmony
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What is alliteration?
💡 Hint: Think about how some words can sound similar at the start.
Give one example of alliteration.
💡 Hint: Look for repeating sounds at the beginning of words.
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What is alliteration?
💡 Hint: It involves sound at the start of words.
Alliteration is effective in poetry because it: (Choose the correct answer)
💡 Hint: Think about how it sounds.
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Create a poem that uses alliteration to convey a specific emotion (e.g., joy, sorrow). What consonants did you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how the sounds of words can change how feelings are expressed.
Analyze the use of alliteration in a famous poem. Discuss how it contributes to the poem's overall message.
💡 Hint: Look closely at how the poet structures the phrases.
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