Onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is the use of words or phrases like meow or beep that sound like what they name. Look for examples of onomatopoeia in “Blackberry Eating.”
Alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of syllables. Tongue twisters demonstrate an exaggerated use of alliteration, as in She sells seashells by the seashore. What examples of alliteration can you find in the poem?
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• Science Connection. Several varieties of blackberries grow in the United States. Some are native to North America and have grown wild for centuries. Others were brought from Europe, where they originally grew wild as well. Berry breeders and farmers now cultivate many hybrid types of blackberries.
• Blackberries grow on vine-like bushes, many of which have sharp thorns. The different varieties of blackberries ripen at different times, although many are ready to eat in late summer. Berries ripen earlier in southern climates than they do in the north.
Think about different foods you associate with certain times of the year, special events, or holidays. Copy this graphic organizer onto your own paper and add your ideas to each season. Be sure to indicate specific holidays or events with which you associate certain foods or meals.
Describe your favorite food and how you eat it.
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