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Alliteration

Alliteration adds rhythm and fun to writing by repeating the same sound. This KS2 English quiz explores how writers use it to make phrases more memorable.

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Fascinating Fact:

Superhero names often use alliteration, such as Wonder Woman, Peter Parker, and Bruce Banner.

In KS2 English, pupils learn that alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words. It is often used in poems, stories, and advertising to create emphasis and sound patterns.

Key Terms

Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial sound in nearby words, like “slippery snakes slide silently.”
Consonant: A speech sound made by stopping airflow, such as “b,” “d,” or “s.”
Poetic Device: A tool writers use to create rhythm, mood, or sound effects in their writing.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is alliteration in KS2 English?

Alliteration is when words close together start with the same sound, such as “silver seas shimmer.” It makes writing more musical and fun to read.

Why do writers use alliteration?

Writers use alliteration to make phrases stand out, create rhythm, or make sentences more enjoyable to read and remember.

Can alliteration be used in stories and poems?

Yes, alliteration appears in poems, tongue twisters, stories, and even adverts because it catches attention and adds sound patterns to writing.

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1 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
The traffic moved slowly, the ____ ____ and ____ over the narrow bridge.

motorbikes, whizzing, shooting

cars, trundling, driving

lorries, labouring, lumbering

lorries, moving, driving

Lorries, labouring and lumbering - each contains an 'l' sound.

2 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
____, the ____ dog was left ____ out in the rain.

Unbelievably, loyal, shut

Horrifyingly, freezing, shut

Surprisingly, shivering, locked

Shockingly, shivering, shut

Shockingly, shivering and shut - these three words share the 'sh' sound.

3 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
They had a wonderful time ____ ____ on the ____.

riding, bikes, promenade

blowing, bubbles, breeze

eating, ice-cream, pier

finding, seashells, shore

Blowing, bubbles and breeze - these words share the 'b' sound.

4 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
The old key was ____ with ____ after many years of neglect.

smooth, wear

bright, polish

red, rust

rusty, age

Red and rust - each has an 'r' sound.

5 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
____ City ____ to ____ victory.

Norwich, stalked, total

Stoke, crept, surprising

Manchester, swept, astonishing

Swansea, swept, sweet

Swansea, swept and sweet - each repeats the two sounds found in 'sw'. Sports headlines are often full of alliteration.

6 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
The guinea pigs' names were ____, ____ and ____.

Giggles, Happy, Furry

Furry, Fluffy, Floppy

Squiggles, Shorty, Fluffy

Buttons, Mopsy, Toffee

Furry, Fluffy and Floppy - each repeats the 'f' sound.

7 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
The ____ last night was ____ and ____.

weather, cold, dry

weather, wet, windy

moon, full, bright

television, loud, blaring

Weather, wet and windy - each repeats the 'w' sound.

8 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
The dusty old floorboards ____ and ____ as they ____ across the room.

creaked, complained, crept

cracked, popped, ran

creaked, moaned, tiptoed

splintered, broke, dashed

Creaked, complained and crept - each repeats the 'c' sound.

9 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
She carefully ironed the ____ ____ of her ____ skirt.

perfect, pleats, purple

crumpled, pleats, favourite

crumpled, fabric, old

wrinkly, fabric, woollen

Perfect, pleats and purple - each repeats the 'p' sound.

10 .

Choose the words which are examples of alliteration.
The ____ is ____ ____ and tall in my ____.

flower, standing, proud, vase

tree, growing, strong, garden

grass, growing, green, garden

rosebush, becoming, gangly, flowerbed

Grass, growing, green and garden - these words share two sounds: 'g' and 'r'.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is alliteration?

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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