Alliteration, Consonance, and Assonance

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in poetry, typically at the end or in the middle of words.

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How does alliteration differ from consonance?

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Alliteration focuses on the initial consonant sounds, while consonance can occur at any part of the word.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Provide an example of assonance.

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An example of assonance is: 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

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What is the effect of using alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration can create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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What is the effect of using assonance in poetry?

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Assonance can create internal rhyming, enhance musicality, and emphasize particular feelings or themes.

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What is the difference between repetition and alliteration?

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Repetition involves repeating entire words or phrases, while alliteration involves repeating initial consonant sounds.

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Identify a line from a poem that contains consonance.

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An example of consonance is: 'The lumpy, bumpy road ahead.'