Identify the examples of alliteration from the poem.
Examples of alliteration from the poem include 'big black' (repetition of 'b' sound).
The phrase 'shiuli flower from our garden' could be noted as another instance of alliteration.
Additionally, 'dream that my paper boats float on and on' features the 'd' sound in 'dream' as an example.
The most prominent example is 'big black letters' where the 'b' sound is clearly repeated.
Explanation
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. In the poem, 'big black letters' demonstrates alliteration with the repeated 'b' sound. Other instances include the flowing sounds throughout the poem that create a musical quality matching the flowing stream imagery.
Solution Steps
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
'big black letters' demonstrates alliteration with repeated 'b' sound
'shiuli flower from our garden' could be noted as another example
'dream that my paper boats float on and on' with 'd' sound in 'dream'