Figurative Language Test: Alliteration & Onomatopoeia for 5th Graders

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🗣️ Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound, usually a consonant, at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase. Example: Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.
• 👂 Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate or resemble sounds. Example: The bee went buzz!
• 🧠 Tip: Look for repeating consonant sounds for alliteration and words that sound like actions for onomatopoeia.
• 📝 Alliteration Fun Fact: It's often used in tongue twisters!
• 💡 Onomatopoeia Fun Fact: Comic books use it a lot for sound effects!

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following sentences is an example of alliteration?
   1. A) The cat sat on the mat.
   2. B) The big brown bear bought berries.
   3. C) The dog barked loudly.
   4. D) The sun is shining brightly.
2. Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
   1. A) Table
   2. B) Chair
   3. C) Bang
   4. D) Book
3. Identify the sentence that uses onomatopoeia.
   1. A) The car moved quickly down the street.
   2. B) The popcorn popped in the microwave.
   3. C) The birds flew high in the sky.
   4. D) The children laughed happily.
4. Which of these phrases uses alliteration?
   1. A) Green grass
   2. B) Shiny shoes
   3. C) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
   4. D) Red roses
5. Choose the sentence with the best example of onomatopoeia.
   1. A) The rain fell softly on the roof.
   2. B) The door slammed shut with a bang.
   3. C) The wind blew through the trees.
   4. D) The leaves crunched under my feet.
6. Which sentence uses alliteration to create a fun effect?
   1. A) The little dog ran fast.
   2. B) The big cat slept all day.
   3. C) Silly snakes slither slowly.
   4. D) The tall tree swayed gently.
7. Which of these words is an example of onomatopoeia?
   1. A) Happy
   2. B) Quiet
   3. C) Splash
   4. D) Fast