Types Of Sound Words Flashcards

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Alliteration

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The same letter or sound at the beginning of words next to each other
Beautiful blue ocean

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Assonance

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When two or more words close to one another repeat the same vowel sound
But start with different consonant sounds
“Although she was frail she had grace that trailed her”

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Onomatopoeia

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When the way the word sounds imitates
The sound it is describing
Vang sizzle crash

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Sibilance

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A specific form of alliteration which focuses on ‘s’ sounds the sound uses includes :s’ ‘sh’ ‘c’ ‘ch’
Eg the shark shot through the salty water
Towards the shore

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