3.2.2 - Assonance
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Practice Questions
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Define assonance in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about vowel sounds.
Give an example of a phrase that has assonance.
💡 Hint: Look for repeating vowel sounds.
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What is assonance?
💡 Hint: Remember, it involves vowels.
True or False: Assonance can only be found at the end of lines in poetry.
💡 Hint: Consider where sounds can appear.
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Write a four-line poem that employs assonance. Then describe how the chosen vowel sounds enhance the emotional tone.
💡 Hint: Choose prominent vowel sounds that evoke specific feelings.
Find a poem and highlight three different sound devices present, discussing how assonance compares with them.
💡 Hint: Consider how each device contributes uniquely to the poem.
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