Decide whether each tile contains an example of alliteration or an example of assonance. Sort each tile into the

appropriate category

play in the rain

Alliteration

Assonance

the ship's shadow

the duke is amused

a pebble in the pond

when the cricket cries

a hound growis loudly

Alliteration: the ship's shadow, a pebble in the pond, when the cricket cries

Assonance: play in the rain, the duke is amused, a hound growls loudly

Explanation:

Alliteration is the same sound or same letter in the beginning of a word. Assonance is the same vowel sound in different words.