Trivia Quiz On Alliteration Sentences!

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1. Which of the following is an example of Alliteration?

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The correct answer is "She sells services in Salford". This sentence demonstrates alliteration because the words "sells" and "services" both start with the same sound, creating a repetition of the "s" sound. Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Alliteration has been in use for centuries and while it's not easily noticed when one isn't paying attention to the presence of it in the sentences we use... see moreand read, the effect that it adds to the sentences can't be denied. This quiz is focused on testing how conversant you are with alliteration. see less

2. Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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The correct answer is "Give me the splendid silent sun with all the beams." This is an example of alliteration because it repeats the "s" sound in "splendid," "silent," and "sun." Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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3. Alliteration sentences mostly have which of the following?

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Alliteration sentences mostly have repetition. Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together. This repetition creates a rhythmic and musical effect in the sentence. By repeating the same consonant sound, alliteration adds emphasis and creates a memorable and pleasing sound for the reader or listener. Therefore, repetition is the key characteristic of alliteration sentences.

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4. "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal". In the above statement of Abraham Lincoln, which of the following signifies alliteration?

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The correct answer is 'F'. Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. In the given statement, the phrase "four score and seven years ago" demonstrates alliteration with the repeated 's' sound in "score" and "seven".

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5. "Summer is like sweet music" has elements of which the following?

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The phrase "Summer is like sweet music" is an example of a simile because it compares two unlike things (summer and sweet music) using the word "like". Similes are figures of speech that use comparison to create vivid imagery and enhance the meaning of a statement. In this case, the comparison suggests that summer is enjoyable, pleasant, and perhaps even harmonious, just like sweet music.

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6. Alliteration sentences aren't consided appropriate when? 

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Alliteration sentences are not considered appropriate in research papers because they are primarily used for artistic purposes and can be seen as a form of wordplay. Research papers require a more formal and objective tone, focusing on presenting factual information and logical arguments. The use of alliteration sentences may distract or detract from the clarity and professionalism of the paper. Therefore, it is generally recommended to avoid using alliteration in research papers.

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7. Which of the following is an alliteration?

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The correct answer is "I've said this severally." Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words. In this case, the words "I've" and "said" both start with the same sound "s," making it an example of alliteration.

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8. Which of the following lacks alliteration?

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The given answer lacks alliteration because there is no repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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9. The statement "Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free/Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sands" was made by who?

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The given statement, "Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free/Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sands," is a line from the song "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan. It is not a quote from Crosby, Prince, or Michael Jackson, making Bob Dylan the correct answer.

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10. Is the statement "He fought phenominally" an alliteration?

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The statement "He fought phenomenally" is an example of alliteration. Alliteration is a literary device where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of closely connected words. In this case, the "f" sound is repeated in both "fought" and "phenomenally," making it an example of alliteration.

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Which of the following is an example of Alliteration?
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Alliteration sentences mostly have which of the following?
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers...
"Summer is like sweet music" has elements of which the...
Alliteration sentences aren't consided appropriate when? 
Which of the following is an alliteration?
Which of the following lacks alliteration?
The statement "Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one...
Is the statement "He fought phenominally" an alliteration?
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