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Explore the art of utilizing alliteration, onomatopoeia, assonance, and hyperbole to enhance your writing. Delve into the magic of language with dialects, distinguishing tone from mood, and captivating readers by playing with words.
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Alliteration The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. Ex: -Sally searched for seashells on the seashore. -Betty bought a batch of butter.
Onomatopoeia imitates the sound it represents. Ex: woof, bang, clank, buzz, zap
Assonance repetition of vowel sounds (not consonant sounds) in neighboring words. Ex: The cat in the hat sat down on the mat.
Hyperbole An exaggeration or overstatement. EX: I feel as big as a house. You’re killing me!
Dialect: Howdy, ya’ll! a socially distinct variety of a language differs from standard language EX: Crikey! Look at that, mate!
The BATTLE: Tone vs. Mood • author’s vs. reader’s feelings Ex: Today, the rain refreshed the flowers Bringing new life to the world. Yesterday, the rain battered my windows. Shattering glass upon the flowers. • Ex: Listen to the music…