Alliteration
What is alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison between two different things using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is personification?
Personification is giving human traits to non-human things.
What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.
Give an example of alliteration in a sentence.
Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Create a simile to describe a fast runner.
"He runs like the wind."
Create a metaphor for a rainy day.
Example: "The rainy day was a blanket of sadness."
Give an example of personification in a poem.
Example: "The stars danced in the night sky."
Create a hyperbole to describe your homework.
Example: "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
Give three examples of onomatopoeia.
Examples: "buzz," "clang," "sizzle."
Identify the alliteration in this phrase: "Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep."
The alliteration is "Silly Sally swiftly shooed."
Identify the simile in this sentence: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
The simile is "as bright as the sun."
Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "Time is a thief."
The metaphor is "Time is a thief."
Identify the personification in this sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."
The personification is "The wind whispered."
Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: "I have a million things to do today!"
The hyperbole is "I have a million things to do."
Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: "The clock went tick-tock."
The onomatopoeia is "tick-tock."
Write your own sentence using alliteration.
(Student-generated response; example: "Bobby bounced the blue ball.")
Write a sentence using a simile to compare an animal to something.
(Student-generated response; example: "The cat is like a shadow.")
Write a metaphor comparing a student to a flower.
(Student-generated response; example: "The student is a blossoming flower.")
Write a sentence that uses personification to describe a car.
(Student-generated response; example: "The car groaned as it started.")
Write a sentence using hyperbole about your favorite food.
(Student-generated response; example: "This bag weighs a ton.")
Write a sentence that includes an onomatopoeia to describe a thunderstorm.
(Student-generated response; example: "The thunder rumbled.")
Why is alliteration used in poetry and stories?
Alliteration creates rhythm and can make phrases memorable.
How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
A simile makes comparisons clear and vivid.
Explain how metaphors enhance writing.
Metaphors add depth and creativity to writing.
Why do authors use personification in their writing?
Authors use personification to create imagery and connect with readers.
Discuss how hyperbole can make writing more interesting.
Hyperbole adds humor and emphasis to writing.
Explain the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing.
Onomatopoeia enhances the sensory experience of writing.