Identifying Alliteration

DIRECTIONS: Identify the alliteration in each sentence. On the line, write the letter sound(s) that is repeated.

1. The studious squirrel was surprised by what he read.
2. Trembling, Tom stepped forward into the dark cave.
3. They were often disturbed in the old house by a random rattling.
4. Sniffling and sneezing, she confessed to feeling miserable.
5. The effervescent effect of the soda tickled her nose.
6. Frank flosses frequently, so he never gets cavities.
7. The blue binder contained everything that Betty believed.
8. Stan stapled the stack of papers together.
9. The old dented desk had been left behind long ago.
10. The seven women wept wildly.

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. It is often used to create rhythm and mood, and to emphasize particular words. Let's identify the alliterations in each sentence:

The studious squirrel was surprised by what he read.

Repeated sound: 's'


Trembling, Tom stepped forward into the dark cave.

Repeated sound: 't'


They were often disturbed in the old house by a random rattling.

Repeated sound: 'r'


Sniffling and sneezing, she confessed to feeling miserable.

Repeated sound: 's'


The effervescent effect of the soda tickled her nose.

Repeated sound: 'e'


Frank flosses frequently, so he never gets cavities.

Repeated sound: 'f'


The blue binder contained everything that Betty believed.

Repeated sound: 'b'


Stan stapled the stack of papers together.

Repeated sound: 's'


The old dented desk had been left behind long ago.

Repeated sound: 'd'


The seven women wept wildly.



Repeated sound: 'w'

By identifying the repeated letter sounds, you can see how alliteration adds to the style and impact of each sentence.

Answered by LiamAlexanderSmith | 2025-07-22

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words, enhancing rhythm and emphasis. In the provided sentences, specific sounds are repeated, contributing to the artistic quality of the text. Identifying these sounds helps in understanding how alliteration adds depth and style to writing.
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Answered by LiamAlexanderSmith | 2025-08-10