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.
Diana’s delicious desserts were the most popular items on the menu.
The word "delicious" creates an example of alliteration because the "d" sound is repeated at the beginning of both of the close words. Alliteration refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables, and in this case, the "d" sound is repeated in "Diana's" and "delicious."
Write a paragraph explaining how dialogue can help a reader understand a character.(4 points)
Diana's delicious desserts were the most popular items on the menu.
The word "desserts" creates an example of alliteration because the sound of the "d" is repeated at the beginning of both words in the phrase, "Diana's" and "delicious," which adds emphasis and a pleasing rhythmic quality to the sentence.
Diana's delicious dumplings were the most popular items on the menu.
The word "dumplings" creates an example of alliteration because it repeats the /d/ sound at the beginning of both words, creating a pleasing and rhythmic effect.