Poetic Sound Devices

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What is internal rhyme?

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The repetition of identical sounds within a line of poetry.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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The use of words whose sounds suggest the sounds made by objects or activities.

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True or False: Repetition is the repeating of a sound, word, or phrase in a given literary work.

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True

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in nearby words.

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Identify the sound device: 'My wet shoes squished as I walked across the floor.'

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Onomatopoeia

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of identical or similar consonant sounds in nearby words.

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Give an example of internal rhyme.

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Example: 'I drove myself to the lake and dove.'

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What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in poetry?

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It creates a vivid auditory experience for the reader.

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How does assonance enhance a poem?

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It adds musicality and rhythm to the poem.