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Cynthia Y. Haltom, Ph.D. Alliteration is Magic. Alliteration. What is alliteration? Let's find out. Alliteration. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Did you notice how the “p” was repeated in this sentence?.
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Cynthia Y. Haltom, Ph.D. Alliteration is Magic
Alliteration • What is alliteration? • Let's find out.
Alliteration • Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.Did you notice how the “p” was repeated in this sentence?
Did you notice how the “p” was repeated in this sentence?This is one type of Alliteration .
Examples:C & S- city,sing, circles, songs C & K-kangaroo,cap, king,cousin
More Examples:G & J- gem, jump, gym, jig Ph & F- pharmacy, fantasy, photo, fish
Phew funny! A ph
Common brand names use alliteration for interest.Pay Pal, Coca Cola,American Airlines,Krispy Kremes,Best Buy
Alliterative NamesRonald Regan, Jesse Jackson, Fred Flintstone, Donald Duck, Sponge Bob Square Pants
So What is Alliteration?The repetition of consonant sounds.
The same sound in a series of words or syllables.
Jimmy just joyfully jumped over a jiving jammer. Alliteration? Yes or No
Connie's cats clawed her couch creating chaos. Alliteration? Yes or No
All mammals named Sam are clammy. Alliteration? Yes or No
“Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered weak and weary.” Edgar Allen Poe, The Raven Alliteration? Yes or No
“Through three cheese tree three free fleas flew.” Dr. Seuss Alliteration? Yes or No
A poem about a furry animal walking around the world. Alliteration? Yes or No
Nixie Knox Alliteration? Yes or No
Stay cool, calm and collective with the magic of alliteration.
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