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Alliterative Celebrity Names

Identify all the male celebrities below who have alliterative names:

Matthew Mcconaughey
Leonardo Dicaprio
Vince Vaughn
Zac Efron

Definition of alliteration:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliteration

Aligned with Common Core:
RI.6.4, RL.6.4, L.6.5
RI.7.4, RL.7.4, L.7.5
RI.8.4, RL.8.4, L.8.5
RI.9-10.4, RL.9-10.4, L.9-10.5
RI.11-12.4, RL.11-12.4, L.11-12.5
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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From the definition at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliteration, you are using alliteration when multiple words close to one another start with the same sounds. E.g. "Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers".

Sandra Watson

English teacher, swim team coach, wife and mom ...

Grasp the concept of alliteration firmly by connecting it with celebrities you know. Aligns with Common Core ELA L.[6-12].5, RI.[6-12].4 and RL.[6-12].4.

pop culture english alliteration figurative language common core ela L.6.5 RI.6.4 RL.6.4 L.7.5 RI.7.4 RL.7.4 L.8.5 RI.8.4 RL.8.4 L.9-10.5 RI.9-10.4 RL.9-10.4 L.11-12.5 RL.11-12.4 RI.11-12.4