Alliteration Practice 1 3 Reading Analyzing and Interpreting

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Alliteration Practice 1. 3: Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature. A. Identify and apply knowledge

Alliteration Practice 1. 3: Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature. A. Identify and apply knowledge of the elements of a variety of fiction and literary texts to demonstrate an understanding Of a literary selection.

What is Alliteration? • Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or

What is Alliteration? • Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words. Example: She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for Walter to waken.

Let’s read some examples… • Remember to look for initial sound similarities.

Let’s read some examples… • Remember to look for initial sound similarities.

An ant ate an apple.

An ant ate an apple.

Bees buzz by the barn.

Bees buzz by the barn.

The cat curled up on the couch.

The cat curled up on the couch.

Danny dislikes dangerous dogs.

Danny dislikes dangerous dogs.

Edger eats eggs everyday.

Edger eats eggs everyday.

Flying fish foiled the four fisherman.

Flying fish foiled the four fisherman.

The geese gave gifts to Grant.

The geese gave gifts to Grant.

Harry has a horse and a hat.

Harry has a horse and a hat.

Isaac is eating interesting ice cream.

Isaac is eating interesting ice cream.

The jaguars eat jam in the jungle.

The jaguars eat jam in the jungle.

Kangaroos keep keys in kettles.

Kangaroos keep keys in kettles.

The lovely ladybugs liked the lilies.

The lovely ladybugs liked the lilies.

The magician made a minor mistake.

The magician made a minor mistake.

Nick knows nine nuts are not nourishment.

Nick knows nine nuts are not nourishment.

Oliver obsesses over Olivia the octopus.

Oliver obsesses over Olivia the octopus.

Paul delivered pizza proudly to people.

Paul delivered pizza proudly to people.

The quiet queen wanted a quilt.

The quiet queen wanted a quilt.

Rodents and roosters ride on riverboats.

Rodents and roosters ride on riverboats.

Steve saved several swimmers on Sunday.

Steve saved several swimmers on Sunday.

Sheriff Schroeder shivered in his shoes.

Sheriff Schroeder shivered in his shoes.

The thief thought this was thrilling.

The thief thought this was thrilling.

Tommy took trucks to Timmy’s on Tuesday.

Tommy took trucks to Timmy’s on Tuesday.

The ugly umpire didn’t understand. Strike 2!

The ugly umpire didn’t understand. Strike 2!

Vivacious Victor played the violin.

Vivacious Victor played the violin.

Watchdogs want water while watching.

Watchdogs want water while watching.

Xavier played his xylophone after his x-ray.

Xavier played his xylophone after his x-ray.

Yesterday the youngsters yelled yippee! Yippee ! Yippee !

Yesterday the youngsters yelled yippee! Yippee ! Yippee !

The zany zipper zigzagged.

The zany zipper zigzagged.

Can you make any on your own? • Pick a letter of the alphabet

Can you make any on your own? • Pick a letter of the alphabet and write a silly sentence using words starting with that letter. • Don’t forget to illustrate your silly sentence!