Which is an example of "alliteration"?

A The cat sat on the mat

B Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

C It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

D The wind howled

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sequence of words (Peter, Piper, picked, peck, pickled, peppers).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which is an example of "alliteration"?" is Option B: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

The other options — A) The cat sat on the mat, C) It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, D) The wind howled — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sequence of words (Peter, Piper, picked, peck, pickled, peppers).

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Which is an example of "alliteration"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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