Sound Devices 1

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What is end rhyme?

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The repetition of identical sounds at the ends of lines of poetry.

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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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Why might alliteration be used in poetry?

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To create rhythm, enhance mood, or emphasize particular words.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, typically described using letters to denote which lines rhyme.

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What is the rhyme scheme of 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'?

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AABB.

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What is assonance?

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When words in a phrase have the same vowel sounds.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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'He clasps the crag with crooked hands' is an example of alliteration.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a phrase or sentence.

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How does assonance differ from rhyme?

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Assonance involves the repetition of vowel sounds within words, while rhyme involves the repetition of sounds at the ends of words.

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What effect does alliteration have on poetry?

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It can create a musical quality, enhance the mood, and draw attention to specific phrases.