
Sound Devices in Poetry
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does alliteration enhance the sound of a poem?
By incorporating long and complex sentences in the poem.
By creating a musical quality through the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
By using a variety of punctuation marks throughout the poem.
By introducing rhyming words at the end of each line.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do assonance, consonance, alliteration, and onomatopoeia contribute to the overall meaning of a poem?
They create a specific mood or tone, emphasize certain words, and enhance the auditory experience for the reader.
They determine the length of the lines.
They influence the author's personal experiences.
They add visual elements to the text.
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CCSS.L.4.5
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CCSS.RL.2.4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of assonance?
The repetition of the same word at the beginning of consecutive phrases or sentences
Repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words
Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in poetry.
The use of similes in poetry
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Give an example of assonance in a sentence.
The cat sat on the mat.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
She sells seashells by the seashore.
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CCSS.L.4.5
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CCSS.RL.2.4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sound device refers to the repitition of vowel sounds?
Alliteration
Consonance
Assonance
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is used to enhance a poem's mood and meaning through the way words sound?
Sound devices
Figurative language
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using assonance in poetry?
To create a musical or rhythmic effect by repeating vowel sounds.
To simplify the language.
To create a visual effect by repeating consonant sounds.
To emphasize the theme of the poem.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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