Alliteration Word Mat

For example she sells seashells on the seashore.

Alliteration word mat. Further details of how we used this resource is included in the text document. Alliteration teaching resources for key stage 2 year 3 4 5 6. Therefore the letter k and c can be used alliteratively as in kitchen and cookie as well as. This is a succinct figurative language mat containing an explanation of and examples of the following literary devices similes metaphors personification onomatopoeia alliteration imagery assonance and consonance.

The word document contains alliterative words to distribute to the children for the activity which can then be shared using the notebook document. Created for teachers by teachers. A word or sentence you would like to alliterate if you enter a single word we ll find words that allierate with it. Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of each or most of the words in a sentence.

The mat is available in four fonts. She sells seashells by the sea shore they re not just tongue twisters another example is. Our fun english worksheets pdf files are a great way to build knowledge and confidence in alliteration at ks1 year 1 acd 2a well known example of alliteration is. Alliteration a figure of speech and a stylistic literary device is defined by merriam webster as the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

To put it more simply. For example a cat is not just a pet but also a word that rhymes with mat and sat. Onomatopoeic words slushed rushed bubbling and gurgling provide this sentence with similar but different rhythm and sound imagery. I used this as a short activity for a year 3 class but it can be adapted to suit most classes.

The term alliteration is derived from the latin word latira which means letters of the alphabet. Alliteration is a poetic technique in which the initial consonant sounds of words are repeated in close succession. Alliteration like onomatopoeia alliteration uses specific words and their sounds to create a rhythm and mood. Alliteration is when the beginning sounds of words repeat.

It is important to note that alliteration is about the sounds of words not the letters. It is ideal for display purposes or as a revision aid for pupils on desks in files. Unlike onomatopoeia alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. If you enter a sentence we ll try to replace and add words to make it more alliterative.