Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)

Question

Alliteration
occurs when several words that are close together all begin with the same consonant sound.
What is onomatopoeia?(1 point)
Responses

a word that imitates the actual sound that it is describing
a word that imitates the actual sound that it is describing

the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together
the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together

a comparison between two unlike objects using like or as
a comparison between two unlike objects using like or as

a repetition of similar sounding words occurring at the end of lines in poetry

Which sentence contains an example of alliteration?(1 point)
Responses

The pretty purple petals of the flowers made the arrangement beautiful.
The pretty purple petals of the flowers made the arrangement beautiful.

The shop was filled with brightly colored flowers.
The shop was filled with brightly colored flowers.

Martha wrote herself a reminder to go the flower shop before the party.
Martha wrote herself a reminder to go the flower shop before the party.

The owner of the shop chose at least five different blooms for Martha’s arrangement.

Which sentence includes an example of alliteration?(1 point)
Responses

The four girls trained for the relay for six months.
The four girls trained for the relay for six months.

The friends decided they would enter the race and win.
The friends decided they would enter the race and win.

The feisty friends finished the race in record time.
The feisty friends finished the race in record time.

The track coach said they had what it takes to be competitive runners.

Answer 1

1. What is onomatopoeia?
   Answer: a word that imitates the actual sound that it is describing

2. Which sentence contains an example of alliteration?
   Answer: The pretty purple petals of the flowers made the arrangement beautiful.

3. Which sentence includes an example of alliteration?
   Answer: The feisty friends finished the race in record time.