Trivia Quiz On Alliteration Sentences!
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 and 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.
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Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
- A.
Give me the splendid silent sun with all the beams
- B.
Daniel scored a dazzling goal the other day
- C.
Tracy has thanked me too much
- D.
Football is moving forward very fast
Correct Answer
A. Give me the splendid silent sun with all the beamsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following lacks alliteration?
- A.
Softer be they than slippered sleep the lean lithe deer the fleet flown deer
- B.
Some papers like writers, some like wrappers. Are you a writer or a wrapper?
- C.
All for which America stands is safe today because brave men and women have been ready to face the fire at freedom's front
- D.
All that is left for the administration is to not forget why they're there
Correct Answer
D. All that is left for the administration is to not forget why they're thereExplanation
The given answer lacks alliteration because there is no repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.Rate this question:
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Alliteration sentences mostly have which of the following?
- A.
Repetition
- B.
Special effects
- C.
Consonance
- D.
Intensity
Correct Answer
A. RepetitionExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of Alliteration?
- A.
Santa has arrived
- B.
Clear the chair
- C.
She sells services in Salford
- D.
Emptiness is deadly, so is knowing too much.
Correct Answer
C. She sells services in SalfordExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"Summer is like sweet music" has elements of which the following?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Consonance
- C.
Simile
- D.
Alliteration
Correct Answer
C. SimileExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Alliteration sentences aren't consided appropriate when?
- A.
Movies
- B.
Poems
- C.
Article titles
- D.
Research papers
Correct Answer
D. Research papersExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Is the statement "He fought phenominally" an alliteration?
- A.
Depends
- B.
No
- C.
Absolutely
- D.
Impossible
Correct Answer
C. AbsolutelyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Crosby
- B.
Prince
- C.
Micheal Jackson
- D.
Bob Dylan
Correct Answer
D. Bob DylanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an alliteration?
- A.
I've said this severally
- B.
His tallness is marvelous
- C.
Charlie sleeps too much
- D.
Phil likes people together
Correct Answer
A. I've said this severallyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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"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?
- A.
'T'
- B.
'F'
- C.
'O'
- D.
'A'
Correct Answer
B. 'F'Explanation
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".Rate this question:
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