Poetic Sound Devices

This sound device repeats consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• consonance

• assonance

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

This sound devices repeats consonant sounds at the middle or end of words.

• assonance

• consonance

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

Repeating of vowel sounds

• assonance

• consonance

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

Sound words

• assonance

• consonance

• rhyme

• onomatopoeia

Jay had a lot to say all day.

• assonance

• consonance

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia

The quick duck said "Quack".

• assonance

• consonance

• rhyme

• repetition

The song title "Boom Boom Pow" (by the Black Eyed Peas) uses this sound device in all 3 words.

• rhyme

• onomatopoeia

• assonance

• consonance

Why do poets use repetition?

• To confuse readers

• They can't think of any other words.

• To make a point or emphasize words

• To create sound words