The Mystery Figure Quest

3 People. 3 Secret Phrases. 1 Mystery Figure of Speech.

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Investigator:

Presenter: Help the class solve the code using Mime or Drawing!

Misses: 0

Pattern Found!

Do you notice anything special about these words?

Case Unlocked!

Analyze the 3 patterns. What is the name of this figure of speech?

Metaphor
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Personification

Eureka! It's Alliteration!


The Linguistic Secret:

Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words.

Why did we use it?
Catchy: It creates a "musical" effect in your ears.
Memorable: Your brain loves patterns! It's much easier to remember Romantic Red Roses than "Beautiful red flowers".
Professional: Poets and advertisers use it to make their messages stick!