Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

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The term "alliteration" refers to:

  1. A literary theme

  2. A grammatical rule

  3. A phonemic unit

  4. A group of words that all start with the same letter

The correct answer is: A group of words that all start with the same letter

"Alliteration" refers to a literary device where a series of words in a sentence or phrase have the same first consonant sound. This technique is commonly used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, mood, and emphasize certain words or ideas. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it accurately describes alliteration as a group of words that all start with the same letter. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately define or relate to the term "alliteration."