Use the sentence to complete the activity.
Diana’s delicious _____ were the most popular items on the menu.
First, fill in the blank to create alliteration. Next, explain in one sentence why the word you chose creates an example of alliteration.
(2 points)
Diana's delicious dumplings were the most popular items on the menu. This is an example of alliteration because the words "delicious" and "dumplings" both start with the same consonant sound "d," creating a repetition of sound that is pleasing to the ear and adds emphasis to the sentence.
Diana's delicious desserts were the most popular items on the menu.
The word "desserts" creates an example of alliteration because the "d" sound is repeated at the beginning of both words.
Diana's delicious desserts were the most popular items on the menu.
The word "desserts" creates an example of alliteration because it starts with the same sound as "Diana's" and it follows a pattern of repeating the "d" sound at the beginning of both words.