Unit 12
Alliteration
Alliteration is when we repeat consonant sounds which are close together: the s lippery s nake s lithers Alliteration is often used in writing to create an effect and make phrases memorable.
Poetic devices
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3 Find two more examples of alliteration in the poem.
4 Copy the sentences below. Underline the alliteration in each one . Example: A funny flying fish flew in front of the boat.
1 The slow slimy snail slid down the slope. 2 The hurricane howled around the houses. 3 The river was a raging torrent. 4 The waves were whirling white horses.
5 Write a phrase or sentence about each picture using alliteration.
Onomatopoeia
A word which imitates a sound is known as onomatopoeia : Monkeys are drumming – the word drumming sounds like the noise of a drum. Hummingbirds are humming – the word humming resembles the sound made when someone hums.
The snake hissed as it pounced on the mouse.
• Alliteration, Exercise 4: Point out that consonants in the middle of words can be part of the alliteration (e.g. The r iver was a r aging to rr ent. ) Alliteration is often used in slogans and advertisements, e.g. Tasty Titbits, Freshly Baked Bread . Students can look out for examples.
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