Sound Devices – Alliteration Error Correction
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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An error correction worksheet focused on identifying and correcting alliteration within given texts, aimed at developing students’ understanding of sound devices.
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Sound Devices – Alliteration Error Correction
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Alliteration
In the dark, dreary woods, whispering winds wove wistful words. The shimmering stars shone softly over the silent sea. A brave boy bounced boldly through the bustling bazaar, shouting and shuffling with excitement.
1.
Identify an example of alliteration in the passage and explain whether it is correctly used or contains an error.
[2 marks]2.
Correct the error in the phrase: 'shining softly over the silent sea.'
[2 marks]3.
In the sentence 'A brave boy bounced boldly through the bustling bazaar,' identify if the alliteration is correctly used. If not, provide a corrected version.
[2 marks]4.
Rewrite the following sentence to improve the alliteration: 'The cat ran quickly across the courtyard.'
[2 marks]5.
Explain the effect of alliteration in poetry or prose, using an example from the passage.
[4 marks]6.
Identify and correct the error in the phrase: 'Shimmering stars shone softly.'
[2 marks]7.
Select the correct version of the following for proper alliteration: 'The wind whispered words' / 'The wind wove wondrous words.'
[1 mark]Aa) The wind whispered words
Bb) The wind wove wondrous words
Cc) Both are correct
Dd) Neither is correct
8.
Create a sentence that uses alliteration to describe a bustling market scene.
[2 marks]9.
Assess the following sentence for correct use of alliteration and correct if necessary: 'Bright bubbles burst beneath the blue bridge.'
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- 1/1/2026
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