Sound Devices in Poetry

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What is assonance?

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Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in poetry.

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What is consonance?

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Repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

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What is alliteration?

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Repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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How do sound devices enhance poetry?

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They create a specific mood or tone, emphasize certain words, and enhance the auditory experience for the reader.

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Give an example of assonance.

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The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

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Give an example of consonance.

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The lumpy, bumpy road.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Buzz, hiss, roar.

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What is the effect of using sound devices in poetry?

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They can make the poem more musical and engaging.